FDA tells denture adhesive makers to address zinc risks

2011-02-27

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking manufacturers of denture adhesives to take a more proactive role in informing consumers about the risks

Evolve Dental cuts bleaching time in half

2011-02-27

Evolve Dental Technology showcased its new dual-accelerated, tribarrel Hydremide peroxide technology at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting last week. p>The KoR Whitening Deep Bleaching

Christensen: U.S. implant rates are ‘pathetic’

2011-02-24

CHICAGO – Of the nearly 180 million U.S. adults who have lost at least one tooth, only 1% of them have received an implant, according

Roland expands dental milling line

2011-02-24

Roland DGA has expanded its line of dental milling machines with the addition of the DWX-50. The DWX-50 is a five-axis production tool for creating

SensAble Dental announces new version of Intellifit TE

2011-02-23

SensAble Dental, a division of SensAble Technologies, has released the newest version of its Intellifit TE (touch-enabled) digital restoration system. Here are some of the

20 companies bidding for Astra Tech?

2011-02-22

Some 20 potential buyers are reportedly in the running to acquire all or part of Astra Tech, the dental and medical devices unit of AstraZeneca,

Ultradent adds to teeth-whitening product line

2011-02-21

Ultradent will introduce Opalescence Oh, unit-dose disposable bulbs filled with Ultradent’s Opalescence whitening gel, at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting this week. The disposable,

AACD survey ranks top celebrity smiles

2011-02-21

All that glitters on the Oscar red carpet is not gold when it comes to celebrity smiles, according to a new survey of the American

Tenn. lawmakers: Stop promoting water fluoridation

2011-02-17

A group of Tennessee lawmakers worried about fluoride’s possible ill effects is asking health officials to stop promoting water fluoridation, according to a story by

Study gives Venus White high marks

2011-02-17

The Venus White Pro at-home teeth-whitening system whitens teeth up to 8.4 shades with virtually no sensitivity, according to a study conducted by researchers at

Discus Dental to debut new soft-tissue laser

2011-02-15

Discus Dental will launch the newest member of its laser family, the SL3 soft-tissue diode laser, at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting next week.

Study questions role of orthodontic lateral cephalograms

2011-02-15

Uncertainty surrounds the need for lateral cephalometric radiographs in orthodontic treatment planning, according to a new study in the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial