NSK Dental releases 45° dental handpiece
2013-05-15
NSK Dental has introduced to the U.S. market the Ti-Max Z45L, a 45° electric, contra-angle dental handpiece. The handpiece’s body is made of titanium, which
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Nobel Biocare disputes implant lawsuit settlement
2013-05-14
A proposed settlement of a lawsuit brought against Nobel Biocare regarding its NobelDirect dental implants has hit a snag. It was previously reported that the
Ormco rebrands Damon System
2013-05-14
Ormco has rebranded the Damon System as Damon Smile in an effort to enhance consumer appeal and aid in increasing patient starts. An independent study
Orthodontics expert Ben Burris joins Dentsply GCARE team
2013-05-13
Ben Burris, DDS, an orthodontics business expert, is now working with Dentsply GAC’s Clinical Alliance for Research and Education (GCARE) team as a key opinion
Alligators offer model for human tooth replacement
2013-05-12
American alligators might serve as suitable models to study tooth replacement in human adults, according to a new study in Proceedings of the National Academy
ADA, AAFE to offer Botox course for dentists
2013-05-12
The ADA is partnering with the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) to provide education on the use of Botox for aesthetic and therapeutic treatments.
Tenn. law improves kids’ access to dental care
2013-05-08
Tennessee legislators have made it easier for more children to have dental care, including dental sealants and fluoride varnish treatments. Starting in July, an amended
Vident launches Bleachedguide 3D-Master
2013-05-08
Vident has released an enhanced Bleachedguide 3D-Master system. The Bleachedguide 3D-Master now integrates the 29 shade levels defined by the ADA, the company noted in
Stratasys, Scheu Dental target digital orthodontics
2013-05-08
Scheu Dental and Stratasys have formed a partnership to bring digital products and services to the orthodontics market. Stratasys, which makes 3D printers, will join
Restoratives Market Update: Metals vs. composites
2013-05-06
A steady change is taking place in the restoratives market as patient and practitioner preferences for dental materials evolve. Not surprisingly, the use of gold
OrthoAccel unveils AcceleDent Aura
2013-05-05
OrthoAccel Technologies has introduced the AcceleDent Aura orthodontic treatment. AcceleDent Aura’s SoftPulse technology generates micropulses that accelerate bone remodeling, which has been shown to accelerate
Ivoclar Vivadent expands milling partner program
2013-05-02
Ivoclar Vivadent continues to expand its Authorized Milling Partner program, having signed two new members: Zimmer/Zfx, a supplier of CAD/CAM systems, and Camlog, an implant
