Komet offers metal crown remover
2010-07-13
Komet USA has introduced the H34 tungsten carbide crown remover designed to cut and remove metal crowns. The device cuts metal easily because of its
smile design
W.Va. woman sues over bad bridge prep
2010-07-12
A West Virginia woman is suing a Charleston dentist claiming the impressions he took in preparation for a bridge caused serious complications and considerable follow-up
Astra Tech adds new abutment options
2010-07-12
Astra Tech has expanded the Atlantis patient-specific abutment options to include Dentsply Friadent’s XiVE and Frialit implants and Straumann’s Standard/Standard Plus (wide neck) implants for
Vampire books inspire teen fangs trend
2010-07-12
The popular Twilight book series has inspired a new trend among its young fan base: vampire-style fangs, according to a news story on myFoxHouston.com. Teens
Timken expands dental bearings product line
2010-07-11
The Timken Company has enhanced its line of precision bearings for high-speed dental handpieces with a broader selection of options and features to better resist
All-zirconia implants show promise
2010-07-11
Two new studies on all-zirconia implants show these devices approaching — but perhaps not yet attaining — the durability of titanium. Researchers from University Clinics
Millennium questions AGD’s emphasis on Botox
2010-07-11
Millennium Dental Technologies (MDT) is questioning the Academy of General Dentistry’s (AGD) priorities after the AGD gave Botox seminars “center stage” at its annual meeting
Biomet 3i partners with Renishaw
2010-07-08
Implant maker Biomet 3i will collaborate with Renishaw to provide a range of dental milling options. The partnership will allow Biomet 3i to expand its
Churchill’s dentures to be auctioned
2010-07-08
Gold-mounted dentures worn by Winston Churchill when he made some of his most famous speeches during World War II are expected to fetch $7,500 at
Surgeon’s experience impacts third-molar surgery outcomes
2010-07-08
The degree of a surgeon’s experience with third-molar surgery has important implications for postoperative complications following surgery, according to a study in the British Dental
Chewing gum may relieve postwhitening sensitivity
2010-07-08
Sugar-free chewing gum has been associated increasingly with oral benefits such as fighting caries. Now a new study has found that using sugar-free chewing gum
CAO Group expands licensing of LED curing patents
2010-07-07
The CAO Group, which conducts OEM manufacturing of LED curing lights for various companies worldwide, has expanded its licensing of LED dental curing patents portfolio
