Fluorescent molecules help find fluoride in water

2013-06-24

U.S. officials recently lowered the recommended dosage of fluoride in water from 1.2 to 0.7 parts per million — a limit that previously had been

Mitsui acquires denture manufacturer

2013-06-24

Mitsui Chemicals continues to expand its dental materials business, taking a 50.01% stake in U.S. denture maker Dentca. Earlier this year, Mitsui acquired Heraeus Dental

New Zealand issues new teeth-whitening rules

2013-06-24

New Zealand health officials have developed new restrictions on the sale of teeth whiteners that contain more than 7% hydrogen peroxide. The new rules take

Benco motorcycle raffle to aid Smiles for Success

2013-06-23

Benco Dental is raffling off a custom-built motorcycle to benefit the American Association of Women Dentists’ Smiles for Success Foundation. Benco commissioned the motorcycle, custom-built

More studies point to harmful effects of BPA

2013-06-23

Evidence continues to mount about the harmful effects of bisphenol A (BPA), a common chemical used in some dental sealants and a number of consumer

Colgate launches new formula for PreviDent varnish

2013-06-23

Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals has launched a new formula for its Colgate PreviDent varnish 5% sodium fluoride. The high-fluoride in-office treatment contains the equivalent of 22,600

Sun Dental introduces clear partials

2013-06-20

Sun Dental Labs has added a new product to its line of dental appliances: SunClear partials, a clear, monomer-free, partial frame with clear clasping. The

Company tests synthetic membrane for dental implants

2013-06-18

RegeneCure has begun a clinical study using the company’s proprietary ammonio methacrylate copolymer type A (AMCA) guided bone regeneration (GBR) dental membrane for patients requiring

J. Morita offers TwinPower Turbine 30-day trial

2013-06-17

J. Morita USA is offering a 30-day, risk-free trial for the TwinPower Turbine product line. Any TwinPower handpiece purchased from June 17 to August 31,

NFL player alliance raises sleep apnea awareness

2013-06-13

The Pro Player Health Alliance (PPHA) has launched the Tackle Sleep Apnea campaign and is holding free public awareness events to educate individuals about the

Newtech Dental to build new facility in Pa.

2013-06-13

Newtech Dental Laboratory is purchasing 2.38 acres to construct a 10,500-sq-ft facility in Upper Gwynedd Township, PA. The dental prosthetic manufacturer will invest more than

Bisco launches eCement for lithium disilicate restorations

2013-06-13

Bisco has introduced eCement, a resin cementation system for lithium disilicate restorations. The light- and dual-cure resin cement is formulated to provide aesthetics at the