BonaDent announces $11M expansion in NY
2010-12-14
BonaDent is embarking on an $11 million expansion of its dental laboratory operations in Seneca County, NY, to support its need for more space and
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Smile Reminder teams with CareCredit
2010-12-13
Smile Reminder and CareCredit have created the CareCredit Edition of Smile Reminder, designed to help practices that offer CareCredit enhance and streamline their patient communications.
Patient compliance with retainers declines over time
2010-12-13
You have done the hard work. Your patient’s teeth are straight, and now it is mostly up to them to keep it that way. Unfortunately,
Age, gender affect third-molar surgery recovery
2010-12-12
A patient’s age and gender can play a key role in how comfortably and quickly they recover from third-molar surgery, according to a new study
WHO report lays groundwork for amalgam use-reduction laws
2010-12-12
More than a year after hosting a two-day meeting in Geneva to examine the potential risks of amalgam restorations and discuss alternative solutions, the World
First aid kits should have tooth-saving systems
2010-12-12
The Mayo Clinic advises that first aid kits should have the Save-A-Tooth emergency tooth-preserving system that can save knocked out teeth, according to Phoenix-Lazerus, the
4th Fosamax ONJ lawsuit going to trial
2010-12-09
Another lawsuit against Merck alleging that its Fosamax bisphosphonate drug causes osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) will go to court beginning May 9, 2011, according
Komet carbide bur indicated for ortho debonding
2010-12-09
Field reports on the clinical applications of Komet USA Q-Finisher carbide burs indicate the instrument demonstrates outstanding performance when employed for orthodontic debonding procedures, the
U.S. FDA to re-examine metal dental fillings
2010-12-09
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. health regulators are seeking a second opinion on whether mercury-containing dental fillings pose a risk to dental patients, especially children and
Molecular sensor detects fluoride levels in water
2010-12-08
A Florida State University (FSU) researcher has developed a molecular sensor that changes color when a sample containing fluoride is added to it (Journal of
New Zealand seeks warnings on teeth whiteners
2010-12-08
The Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) of New Zealand is seeking comments on proposed changes to the rules on the use of hydrogen peroxide as
Dentsply invests in Korean implant company
2010-12-08
Dentsply International has entered into a strategic partnership with DIO, a dental implant manufacturer based in Busan, South Korea. Dentsply’s investment includes an initial ownership
