Calcium-containing whitening gels may reduce sensitivity

2012-12-18

Teeth whitening is one of the most popular dental procedures today, but it often comes with the undesirable side effect of tooth sensitivity. Now a

How will new medical device tax affect U.S. dentistry?

2012-12-18

While most products made by U.S. dental labs will not be subject to the new federal medical device excise tax that takes effect on January

GDS gets Canadian distributor for AvaDent

2012-12-17

Global Dental Science (GDS), creators of AvaDent digital dentures, has signed a distribution agreement with Clinical Research Dental Supplies & Services (CRD). Under terms of

Study: BPA in dental composites leaches into saliva, urine

2012-12-16

Bisphenol A (BPA) temporarily leaches into patients’ saliva and urine after the placement of resin-based composite dental restorations, according to a new study in the

Shareholder charges Align with securities violations

2012-12-16

A shareholder in Align Technology has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California over alleged securities laws violations

Magnetic tongue studs put wearers in danger

2012-12-11

Imitation tongue piercings affixed to the tongue with powerful magnets can cause life-threatening incidents if they are swallowed, according to an article in the Daily

Align Technology announces layoffs, organizational changes

2012-12-11

Align Technology has initiated job cuts and management reorganization to better support business functions in its clear aligner, scanner, and CAD/CAM services product lines. The

Merchant Data Systems offers range of dental lab support

2012-12-10

Merchant Data Systems (MDS) has teamed up with Karma Snack, an Internet marketing company, and is offering a number of new online services to dental

OrthoAccel launches video contest for AcceleDent users

2012-12-09

OrthoAccel Technologies, makers of AcceleDent, has launched the Smile & Share online video contest for users of AcceleDent. The contest invites patients who use AcceleDent

Study: Vitamin D has positive impact on caries rates

2012-12-04

While there has been little dispute over vitamin D’s role in supporting bone health, there has been disagreement over its role in preventing caries and

Research reveals fetal BPA exposure in pregnant women

2012-12-03

Research from the University of Michigan School of Public Health has found bisphenol A (BPA) in fetal liver tissue, demonstrating that there is considerable exposure

Equity firm to buy Young Innovations for $300M

2012-12-03

Young Innovations has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Linden Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm that focuses