All-ceramic restorations shine in long-term study
2012-01-22
A study of 1,335 all-ceramic restorations placed between 1987 and 2009 has found that they are both predictable and reliably successful, with a 93.5% probability
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IADR/AADR workshop focuses on fluoride use in Asia
2012-01-19
The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have published the proceedings from the Workshop on Effective Use of Fluoride in Asia, which took
Implantable device may help obstructive sleep apnea
2012-01-18
A clinical trial is under way at Henry Ford Hospital to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Apnex hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) system in
WV physicians added to kids’ oral health program
2012-01-18
Pediatricians, general and family practice physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants (in federally qualified health center settings only) in West Virginia are now eligible to
Acteon debuts dual endodontic rotary motor
2012-01-16
Acteon North America has introduced the new i-Endo Dual endodontic motor, with both reciprocating and rotary modes of operation. The freedom of choice with different
Whip Mix introduces UltiRock die stone
2012-01-16
Whip Mix has added the UltiRock Premium die stone to its product offerings. The die stone produces precision models and dies with excellent detail reproduction
Komet offers flash polishers for ceramics
2012-01-16
Komet has developed the ZR Flash Polishers, designed for restorations fabricated of zirconium oxide, aluminum oxide, lithium disilicate, and pressed ceramics. The polishers feature interspersed
Canadian firm debuts light-based teeth-whitening line
2012-01-15
Klox Technologies is partnering with Oral Science to market and distribute Klox’s light-based teeth-whitening products in Canada. Klox’s teeth-whitening products are the first from its
N. Ireland may eliminate free orthodontic care
2012-01-15
Most parents in Northern Ireland will be expected to pay for their children’s braces under new proposals designed to reduce pressure on National Health Service
Ormco offers productivity advice for orthodontists
2012-01-15
Ormco Orthodontics is offering tips to orthodontists to help increase the value of their services. Nearly 70% of adults are interested in improving their smiles,
Study yields new qualification for kids at risk for caries
2012-01-11
School-based fluoride mouth rinse (FMR) programs offer substantial caries-prevention benefits to children in high-risk schools over the long term, according to a study in the
Align offers Invisalign in Russia, Middle East
2012-01-08
Align Technology has received a product registration certificate for the Invisalign system from the Federal Service on Surveillance in Healthcare and Social Development of the
