Novartis Pharmaceuticals, makers of the osteoporosis bisphosphonate Zometa, has been ordered to pay a Florida man $250,000 for injuries he suffered after taking Zometa to
The U.S. has seen both a steady expansion and elimination of water fluoridation in recent years as budget priorities shift and power changes hands among
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
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
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
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 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
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,
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 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 has introduced the Universal SmartLock hybrid maxillomandibular gixation (MMF) system, which combines elements of both arch bars and MMF screws. In collaboration with inventor
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