Does rearranging shade guides really work?
2010-06-10
Achieving a perfect shade match is always a challenge. One trick to achieving better results is to rearrange the Vita Classical shade guide according to
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Nonperoxide whitening agents may alter enamel
2010-06-10
Peroxide-based and nonperoxide-based in-office systems are equally effective at tooth whitening, but nonperoxide agents may affect enamel, according to a new study to be presented
3M to consolidate dental implant operations
2010-06-10
3M announced that it will phase out operations at its Ardmore, OK, dental implant manufacturing facility by the end of the year. The facility, formerly
Fosamax retrial now under way
2010-06-10
The retrial of the Fosamax/osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) trial that ended in a mistrial last year got under way June 7 in the U.S.
Dear Doctor, AACD partner on education
2010-06-09
Dear Doctor — Dentistry and Oral Health magazine is partnering with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) to help educate dental patients on current
Kerr launches impression materials mixer
2010-06-08
Kerr Dental has launched an automix device for impression materials, the Volume Machine by Renfert delivery system. The Kerr Volume Machine by Renfert. Image courtesy
3D Diagnostix offers surgical guide service
2010-06-08
3D Diagnostix is now offering a surgical guide service for implant treatment planning designed to make using such guides more affordable. According to the company,
Zinc-free denture adhesive uses aloe, myrrh
2010-06-08
Secure has introduced a new denture adhesive that contains aloe and myrrh to combat the problems of gum irritation often caused by ill-fitting dentures. Secure
Tongue measurements aid oral appliance sleep apnea therapy
2010-06-07
The ratio between tongue volume and bony enclosure size in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may help dentists calculate oral appliance treatment success, according
FDA clears ReDent’s irrigation device
2010-06-07
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) marketing clearance for the Vatea endodontic irrigation device by ReDent Nova to accompany its self-adjusting
Botox can improve cleft lip reconstruction results
2010-06-07
Use of Botox during cleft lip reconstruction surgery produces better aesthetic outcomes, according to a study to be presented at the upcoming International Association for
Canadian group mulls class-action Fosamax lawsuit
2010-06-07
A Canadian consumer group is considering filing a class-action complaint against Merck Frosst for failing to disclose side effects connected with the bisphosphonate drug Fosamax,
