Study highlights social benefits of straight teeth

2012-04-18

People with straight teeth are perceived as more successful, smarter, and having more dates, according to a perception study conducted by Kelton Research for Align

Heraeus is the new GBAS fundraising partner

2012-04-16

Heraeus Kulzer’s Venus White Teeth Whitening Systems brand has been named the new official whitening fundraising partner of the Give Back A Smile (GBAS) program.

Federal judge dismisses Calif. fluoridation lawsuit

2012-04-15

A federal judge has ruled that a Southern California water district can legally add hydrofluosilicic acid to public drinking water even though it has not

Zimmer debuts cortical-cancellous allograft

2012-04-15

Zimmer Dental has released the Puros Cortico-Cancellous particulate allograft, an anatomic-based mixture of cortical and cancellous bone designed to simplify the grafting process. Composed of

EOS sues competitor over dental fabrication products

2012-04-11

Electro Optical Systems (EOS), a manufacturer of laser-sintering systems used in a variety of industries including dentistry, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Phenix

PRGF helps protect cancer patients from BRONJ

2012-04-10

Plasma-rich growth factor (PRGF) can aid in the surgical management of cancer patients on bisphosphonate therapy who require a tooth extraction, according to a new

Ormco extends Damon system to lower arch

2012-04-10

The Damon Clear oral appliance from Ormcois now available for orthodontic treatment of the lower arch. The Damon Clear lower brackets, available for lower 3-3

Komet adds football-shaped diamond to product line

2012-04-10

Komet has added more shapes and sizes to its line of S-Diamonds, which is designed to accommodate individual crown-preparation designs. The new S6368 football-shaped diamond

ApneaRx gets FDA nod for sleep apnea

2012-04-09

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the ApneaRx device from Apnea Sciences as a first line of treatment for less severe and

Safco Dental upgrades product refrigeration systems

2012-04-09

Safco Dental Supply has upgraded to a larger, more energy-efficient refrigeration system to ensure optimal climate controlled product storage. The company said the new unit

Is the MLP model fair to hygienists? And, study questions tooth loss, sleep apnea link

2012-04-08

Dear DrBicuspid Member, As the debate over whether midlevel providers (aka dental therapists) are an appropriate solution to the access-to-care issue in the U.S. makes

Early exposure to BPA affects learning

2012-04-05

Young children who are exposed to the controversial chemical bisphenol A (BPA) could develop learning and memory problems as adults, according to a study by