Mass. dental board OKs Botox by general dentists
2013-03-18
The Massachusetts Board of Dentistry has released a policy advisory that allows dentists to use facial injectables such as Botox and dermal fillers. According to
smile design
Renishaw licenses dental additive manufacturing patents
2013-03-17
Renishaw has licensed several patents held by BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst, which specializes in dental prosthodontics, related to additive manufacturing in dental applications. The
University of Colo. licenses dental polymer to 3M
2013-03-17
An advanced dental polymer technology developed at the University of Colorado Boulder has been licensed to 3M. The licensed technology enables formation of very low-shrinkage
CDA journal explores sinus floor augmentation
2013-03-13
The March 2013 Journal of the California Dental Association focuses on exploring sinus floor augmentation, a double tooth case study, and the treatment of a
Komet offers composite finishing & polishing kit
2013-03-13
Komet USA has launched the Duet FP One-plus-One kit for the finishing and polishing of composite restorations. The kit combines two of the company’s instrument
Free app guides kids’ oral hygiene, eating habits
2013-03-12
United Concordia has created a free, animated, mobile app called Chomper Chums that is designed to help children ages 4 to 11 develop healthy brushing,
Partnership to create full-denture workflow in DWOS
2013-03-11
Vita, Dreve, and Dental Wings have joined forces to deliver a digital manufacturing process for full dentures. This partnership combines Vita’s expertise in denture teeth
Pulpdent makes $100K NCOHF product donation
2013-03-11
Pulpdent has made a $100,000 product donation of Embrace WetBond pit and fissure sealant and Embrace fluoride varnish to National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF):
Stryker introduces hybrid MMF implant system
2013-03-11
Stryker has introduced the Universal SmartLock hybrid maxillomandibular gixation (MMF) system, which combines elements of both arch bars and MMF screws. In collaboration with inventor
One-hour dentures find new fans across the U.S.
2013-03-11
When Lawrence Wallace, DDS, first approached Terry Dickinson, DDS, director of the Virginia Dental Association and founder of Missions of Mercy (MOM), to demonstrate his
DenMat unveils new Lumineers education platform
2013-03-10
DenMat has launched a new educational platform, ThinNovation, featuring a two-day workshop for dentists wanting to learn about minimally invasive aesthetics and other educational programs.
Researchers grow teeth from perio tissue
2013-03-10
Researchers from King’s College London have developed a new method of replacing missing teeth with a bioengineered material generated from a person’s own periodontal cells,
