IDA system targets orthodontics keyword searches

2012-07-10

Dentists who offer orthodontic services can now take advantage of new turnkey dental marketing plans from the Internet Dental Alliance (IDA). Also known as the

U.S. implant firm hits the 25-year mark

2012-07-10

Biomet 3i, founded as Implant Innovations in May 1987 by an engineer and a periodontist, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in business. The company now

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

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