Philadelphia tables amalgam debate
2010-05-19
The Philadelphia Board of Health voted May 13 to table its discussion of proposed changes to a controversial ordinance requiring that dentists give patients specific
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Resin composites lose hardness after bleaching
2010-05-19
Bleaching can decrease the surface hardness of resin-based composites but may not change the hardness of ceramics, according to a new study to be presented
Komet offers larger dentin-preserving bur
2010-05-19
Komet USA has introduced a larger version of its CeraBur K1SM ceramic instrument, which is highly effective for minimally invasive drilling and preservation of healthy
Endoscopy eases pain of salivary stones
2010-05-19
Painful stones don’t just happen in the kidneys and gallbladder. They can also cause problems in the salivary glands, prompting invasive surgery through the face
Dentist crafts dentures to help cows chew longer
2010-05-18
An Argentine dentist is making dentures for cows, extending the animals’ lives and allowing the bovines to stay out in their pastures until, well, the
AAO elects new officers for 2010-2011
2010-05-18
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) elected officers for 2010-2011 and also installed a new member of the Board of Trustees at its annual meeting,
Researcher lauded for implant nanomaterials
2010-05-18
A biomaterials researcher from the University of London is among the winners of the 2010 Innovation in Oral Care Awards, sponsored by the International Association
Henry Schein debuts no-lube handpiece
2010-05-18
Henry Schein has introduced the Precision-Torque no-lube handpiece, with ceramic bearing technology for quiet, smooth, and extended operation with reduced maintenance, the company said. The
RightSmile to debut dental-grade whitening gel line
2010-05-17
RightSmile is gearing up to launch its dental-grade teeth whitening gel line, DentiGel. DentiGel will provide dental-grade whitening products designed exclusively for dentists and will
H.A. Systems to distribute OraVerse in Israel
2010-05-16
Novalar Pharmaceuticals has entered into an agreement with H.A. Systems Dental Imports to distribute OraVerse in Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Under the agreement, H.A.
Komet releases new shape for Komet NE toothing
2010-05-13
Komet USA has released a new size of its cutters with NE toothing, designed to work on nonprecious alloys. The H89NE.104.040 instrument joins six other
3M ESPE launches delivery system for Ketac Nano
2010-05-13
3M ESPE launched a new delivery system for its Ketac Nano glass ionomer system May 14 at the California Dental Association meeting in Anaheim, CA.
