Supplements enhance effectiveness of Botox
2010-08-31
Taking a dietary supplement of organic zinc and the enzyme phytase four days before receiving botulinum toxin injections made the toxin more effective in 93%
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DentalEZ debuts 2 LED handpiece components
2010-08-31
DentalEZ Group has expanded its StarDental line of high-speed handpiece components with the introduction of the StarBright LED handpiece swivel and StarBright LED replacement bulbs.
Remedy Dental launches new website
2010-08-30
Dental laboratory Remedy Dental Studio in Los Angeles recently launched a new website to promote its line of fixed restorations, which include porcelain fused to
Billing dispute stalls removal of teen’s braces
2010-08-30
A Chicago teenager had to wait eight months to have his braces removed because the orthodontist refused to take them off until a $300 bill
3M ESPE launches new self-adhesive resin cement
2010-08-29
3M ESPE has launched RelyX Unicem 2 automix self-adhesive resin cement, designed to provide improved color stability, bond strength, and moisture tolerance, the company announced.
RightSmile continues to expand
2010-08-29
RightSmile opened 10 new SmileShoppe teeth-whitening centers in the U.S. in August, adding $5,000 a month in reoccurring revenue, according to the company. “This is
Synthetic resin coating can reduce fixed appliance biofilms
2010-08-26
Coating orthodontic brackets with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) — a synthetic thermoplastic resin resistant to heat and chemicals — reduces biofilm formation on the brackets and associated
World’s tallest man gets free dental makeover
2010-08-25
A Southern California dentist has volunteered to provide the world’s tallest man with a free dental makeover. Sultan Kösen is the world’s tallest living man,
Oral health worse in teens who seek ortho treatment
2010-08-25
Adolescents who sought orthodontic treatment had more severe malocclusions and aesthetic impairments and had worse oral health quality of life (OHQOL) than peers who did
Fluoride in water prevents adult tooth loss
2010-08-24
Drinking water with added fluoride during childhood helps dental health in adulthood decades later, according to a study to be published in the October issue
Tissue regeneration to be featured on Discovery Channel
2010-08-24
Keystone Dental’s DynaMatrix extracellular membrane soft-tissue regeneration product will be featured on an upcoming episode of “Health Heroes” on the Discovery Channel, the company announced.
Study: Periodontitis doesn’t affect implant outcomes
2010-08-23
Chronic periodontitis appears to have no bearing on the outcomes of immediate loading of implants, according to a four-year study published in the Journal of
