New oral appliance focuses on comfort, affordability

2011-09-12

Respire Medical, a manufacturer of oral appliances for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea, has introduced the Respire Blue Series. The product, which the

Medtronic launches space maintenance system

2011-09-11

Medtronic has introduced the Artisan space maintenance system for bone grafting space maintenance in oral-maxillofacial applications. The device is cleared for temporary use in oral-maxillofacial

ADA panel issues report on nonfluoride candies, gum

2011-09-11

A multidisciplinary expert panel convened by the ADA’s Council on Scientific Affairs has issued a report containing clinical recommendations that support the use of certain

FDA panels want revised labels on bisphosphonate drugs

2011-09-08

Manufacturers of bisphosphonate drugs such as Fosamax and Zometa should make changes to their product labeling to reduce the risk of bone fractures, two U.S.

GBAS program helps victims of domestic violence

2011-09-08

Eligible adults are being invited to apply for Give Back A Smile (GBAS), a U.S. program that restores damaged smiles for survivors of domestic violence.

Lares launches high-speed handpiece line

2011-09-08

Lares Research is introducing Quest, a new line of American-made high-speed handpieces that will be available exclusively through national, regional, and local U.S. dental dealers.

Mrs. Globe pageant showcases Opalescence

2011-09-08

Opalescence (Ultradent Products) was a sponsor of the 2011 Mrs. Globe Pageant on August 27, 2011, in Rancho Mirage, CA, where more 40 delegates from

FDA advisers consider time limit for bone drugs

2011-09-08

ADELPHI, Md. (Reuters) – U.S. health advisers are considering a time limit for taking a class of drugs used by millions of women to prevent

Biomet 3i unveils smartphone app

2011-09-07

Biomet 3i, a manufacturer of dental implants, abutments, and related products, has developed a free informational app for the iPad and iPhone, Android, and Blackberry

Ga. dental board mulls direct supervision of hygienists

2011-09-07

The Georgia Board of Dentistry wants to adopt a proposal requiring that hygienists who provide basic preventive dental services in schools, community health centers, and

Swimming in acidic pool nearly destroys man’s teeth

2011-09-05

It took a bevy of specialists and faculty members at the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry to unravel the mystery of how a

FDA panels to review bisphosphonate risks

2011-09-05

Two U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panels will meet this week to review the potential risks associated with long-term use of bisphosphonate medications