Medisafe to acquire dental implant technology
2011-06-08
Medisafe 1 Technologies has entered negotiations to acquire some proprietary dental implant technology. The company did not disclose whom it is negotiating with for this
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Ill. endodontist youngest ever to get certified
2011-06-08
An Illinois dentist who recently earned his certification from the American Board of Endodontics at age 28 has become the youngest endodontist to do so,
A merger that changed restorative dentistry
2011-06-08
This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the merger that created 3M ESPE. In that time, the joint efforts of the research and development teams
AAO elects new officers
2011-06-07
Michael B. Rogers, DDS, was elected president of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) for 2011-2012 during the AAO’s recent annual meeting in Chicago. In
Restorative materials can change color after setting
2011-06-07
Accurate shade matching is one of the primary challenges of aesthetic dentistry. Now researchers of a new study — sponsored by Ivoclar Vivadent — who
Study: BPA changes uterus development
2011-06-07
Exposure in the womb to bisphenol A (BPA) causes changes in female primates’ uterus development, new research suggests. The results were presented this week at
Are low-level lasers helpful after third-molar surgery?
2011-06-06
The application of low-level laser energy does not appear to have much effect in reducing pain, swelling, and trismus following third-molar surgery, according to a
Strip system aids interproximal enamel reduction
2011-06-05
ContacEZ has introduced the ContacEZ IPR Extra-Widener, the latest addition to its IPR Strip System product line. The strip is designed to aid interproximal enamel
Whip Mix releases CrossRef bite record
2011-06-05
Whip Mix has released the Esthetic CrossRef centered bite record, designed to enhance communication between the dentist and the dental lab. The CrossRef allows the
Cbite DDS develops disposable impression tray
2011-06-05
Cbite DDS has introduced the Impress tray, a disposable impression tray with removable panels that save the time and hassle required to drill out holes
Straumann, Nobel Biocare drop out of AstraTech bidding
2011-06-02
Straumann and Nobel Biocare are reportedly no longer interested in purchasing Astra Tech, the dental implant division of AstraZeneca, according to a story by Reuters.
Doxa launches crown & bridge luting cement
2011-06-01
Swedish company Doxa is launching a new class of dental luting cements in the U.S. through an exclusive worldwide distribution agreement with Henry Schein. According
