AACD names future president
2009-06-23
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has named John K. Sullivan, D.D.S., its vice president and future president, according to the Visalia Times-Delta &
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3Shape, Solidscape partner on automated dental form production
2009-06-18
3Shape A/S has joined forces with Solidscape to offer dental labs fully automatic preparation and generation of directly castable dental forms, according to the company.
3M announces new indications for Protemp Crown
2009-06-18
3M ESPE has announced new indications for its Protemp Crown temporization material. Dentists can now use the preformed, malleable temporary crown for implant abutments and
Komet offers new diamond bur for cutting zirconia crowns
2009-06-15
Dentists who place a lot of zirconia (zirconium oxide) crowns in their practice require an instrument that cuts and removes that material efficiently, and Komet
Whitest smiles not always the best
2009-06-14
Cosmetic dentists can attest to the popularity of dazzling white smiles. But a new study questions whether the whitest smiles are always the best way
Den-Mat to distribute new Remedent product in North America
2009-06-08
Remedent and Den-Mat Holdings have signed an exclusive North American distribution agreement for Remedent’s new FirstFit technology, the companies announced. FirstFit is a patent-pending system
Asia-Pacific patients reluctant to invest in dental implants
2009-06-07
Implant market growth rates in Asia-Pacific countries are slowing as financial instability continues to linger and patients remain reluctant to invest in elective procedures, according
Dental Button gives patients control of the drill
2009-06-03
A Missouri dentist has invented a device that allows patients to control the dental drill. Michael Edwards, D.M.D., a dentist in Union, now offers his
Nev. fluoridation bill dies in committee
2009-06-01
A measure to require the Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) to fluoridate water in Reno, NV, and surrounding Washoe County has died without an Assembly
Ask Marty: What do I need to know about digital impression systems before I invest in one?
2009-05-31
Q: I am thinking of purchasing a digital impression system for my office. What do I need to know before I invest? A: Digital impressions
Occlusion debate begs education question
2009-05-28
Editor’s note: Helaine Smith’s column, The Mouth Physician, appears regularly on the HuangshanDental.com advice and opinion page, Second Opinion. I recently attended the American Academy
Hawaii expects millions from dental meetings
2009-05-25
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) annual meeting was expected to draw 2,500 people to Hawaii this past week and generate millions of dollars
