U.S. task force targets preschool caries prevention
2012-07-09
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has posted for public comment its draft research plan on the prevention of dental caries in preschool-aged children (ages
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Stem cell discovery could aid bone regeneration
2012-07-08
Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have discovered two key regulating genes that govern the cell-fate determination of human bone marrow stem
Whiter Image launches teeth-whitening initiative
2012-07-08
Whiter Image Dental has launched a teeth-whitening initiative to encourage dental patients to maintain their regularly scheduled visits. The new Smile Maintenance Program coincides with
Patient complaints drop after amalgam fillings replaced
2012-07-05
Removing amalgam fillings from patients with a history of health complaints dramatically reduced the number of complaints, according to a small study in Acta Odontologica
OraMetrix gets $3M credit facility
2012-07-05
Horizon Technology Finance, a specialty finance company, has closed a $3 million revolving credit facility with OraMetrix, the provider of the SureSmile system for orthodontics.
Nobel Biocare CFO resigns
2012-07-05
Dirk Kirsten, chief financial officer (CFO) of dental implant provider Nobel Biocare, will resign, effective January 31, 2013. Kirsten will pursue other opportunities outside of
Sleep apnea gets worse in the winter
2012-07-04
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The breathing problems caused by sleep apnea appear to worsen during the colder months of the year, according to a
Align Technology clarifies ClearCorrect case
2012-07-04
Align Technology has responded to a press release issued on June 28, 2012, by ClearCorrect relating to the stay issued nearly two months ago of
Allcare president faces more complaints
2012-07-04
The Indiana Attorney General’s (AG) Office has filed an administrative complaint with the Indiana State Board of Dentistry against Allcare Dental & Dentures President Robert
Do oxalates reduce dentin hypersensitivity?
2012-07-01
A systematic review published last year in the Journal of Dental Research (JDR) found little evidence to support the use of oxalates for treating dentin
Roydent releases new bite registration materials
2012-07-01
Roydent Dental Products has launched two new bite registration materials: Futar D Fast and Futar Scan. Futar D Fast is an ultrarigid, quick set material
3M ESPE introduces Lava Ultimate restorative
2012-07-01
3M ESPE is now offering Lava Ultimate, part of a new class of CAD/CAM restorative materials based on the company’s nanotechnology. Lava Ultimate provides a
