Israel no longer allows dentists to offer Botox
2012-07-18
Dentists in Israel have been administering Botox for years, but in a sudden and surprising move, the health ministry has forbidden its use, according to
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Light activation ups tooth sensitivity during bleaching
2012-07-17
Use of light activation increases the risk of tooth sensitivity during in-office bleaching and also may not improve the bleaching effect, according to a new
Dental Brasseler sues Brasseler USA
2012-07-17
Dental Brasseler has sued a competitor that was once part of the company for trademark infringement. The lawsuit, filed July 16 in federal court in
Australian dental implants may contain illegal tissue
2012-07-17
Tutogen, a subsidiary of RTI Biologics, is being accused of raiding human corpses for materials used to make dental implants, according to an article in
Ultradent introduces hydrophilic pit/fissure sealant
2012-07-16
Ultradent has released UltraSeal XT hydro, a hydrophilic pit-and-fissure sealant. UltraSeal XT hydro’s hydrophilic properties eliminate the need to pretreat the tooth with a drying
Henry Schein to distribute ReDent Nova products
2012-07-15
Henry Schein and ReDent Nova have extended their exclusive distribution agreement to include Germany and the Netherlands. Additionally, the two companies will cooperate on servicing
Beaming White changes teeth-whitening formula
2012-07-15
Beaming White has changed the formula of the teeth-whitening gel in its Advanced Whitening Kit from a water- to an alcohol-based gel. The change will
Do some cements lower postoperative tooth sensitivity?
2012-07-15
A self-adhesive resin cement from Heraeus Kulzer was found to result in less postoperative sensitivity than a resin-modified glass ionomer cement in a new study
NM city to end water fluoridation
2012-07-11
The city of Santa Fe, NM, will no longer fluoridate its drinking water, ending a practice that has been going on since 1955, according to
White-spot lesions may reflect badly on orthodontists
2012-07-11
White-spot lesions (WSL) are a common complication of orthodontic treatment, but their presence can result in a negative perception of the treating orthodontist by the
Mydent introduces new bite trays
2012-07-11
Mydent has introduced new bite trays made of a thin, durable, occlusal mesh material that are individually wrapped and feature a design with a rigid
New firm aims to help independent dentists
2012-07-11
Walter Knysz Jr., DDS, the founder of Great Expressions Dental Centers and MIDA Dental Plans, has embarked on a new venture: Unified Smiles, designed to