GC America launches new glass ionomer cement
2011-02-07
GC America has introduced GC Fuji Temp LT, a glass ionomer temporary cement that will be available to customers in March. GC Fuji Temp LT
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FDA calls for review of TMJ implants
2011-02-06
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered three manufacturers of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) implants to conduct postmarket surveillance studies to determine the length
Allcare reportedly on the verge of bankruptcy
2011-02-03
Allcare Dental & Dentures is preparing to file for bankruptcy, according to a story in the Buffalo News. Paul Cambria Jr., an attorney working with
Japanese firms to merge dental materials businesses
2011-02-03
Kuraray Medical and Noritake Dental Supply are integrating their dental materials businesses to raise their presence in Japan and globally. The two companies will establish
Tenn. legalizes Botox use for oral surgeons
2011-02-03
Dental Botox use is rising in popularity, and although the practice still has many opponents, general dentists in Tennessee could soon inject the drug with
Allcare faces mounting legal troubles
2011-02-02
Allcare Dental & Dentures is facing more legal woes as three Erie, PA, businesses are suing the company for unpaid services, according to an Associated
Patterson Dental to distribute sleep apnea product
2011-02-02
Patterson Dental and Airway Management have entered into a partnership to distribute Airway Management’s Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAP 3), an appliance for treating obstructive sleep
Study: Less root than crown OK in implants
2011-02-01
As an indicator of whether an implant restoration can be successful, dentists use the crown-to-root ratio — how much of the tooth extends above the
NC dental board sues Federal Trade Commission
2011-02-01
The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accusing the FTC of violating the
NC dental board sues FTC; some tongue piercings riskier than others
2011-02-01
Dear DrBicuspid Member, The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners is doing something that no other dental board has ever done before: sue the
Metal piercings pose greater risks to oral health
2011-01-31
Studies have shown that oral piercings can cause numerous problems in the oral cavity, including chipped, fractured, or cracked teeth and gingival recession. And yet
GLO Science enters teeth-whitening market
2011-01-31
GLO Science introduced its GLO Brilliant personal teeth-whitening device February 1 on the HSN TV shopping channel. Created by Jonathan B. Levine, DMD, an entrepreneur,
