Whiter Image debuts mini teeth-whitening pen

2012-04-18

Whiter Image Dental has released a mini teeth-whitening pen that uses a hybrid gel blend of hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide. This formula, also used

New implant coating could prevent early failures

2012-04-18

A team of chemical engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a coating for hip implants that could help them better adhere

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