Kettenbach releases reline material to U.S. market

2009-05-25

Kettenbach this month released Mucopren soft, an A-silicone denture reline material, to the U.S. market. The material has been in use in Europe since 1998;

Tooth loss can damage health, experts warn

2009-05-20

A recent national survey of more than 50,000 adults showed that half have at least one missing tooth, according to the American Academy of Implant

New Komet instruments have depth markings

2009-05-18

Komet USA is introducing three new diamond instruments with specific depth markings, the company announced this week. These instruments are intended to safely reduce the

Regulators eye link between denture cream and zinc toxicity

2009-05-17

Regulatory authorities and dental associations are examining reports that overuse of zinc-based denture adhesives may cause neurological damage. While a direct causal link has not

GlaxoSmithKline launches PoliCare program for dentists, denture patients

2009-05-12

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare has launched the PoliCare outreach program, designed to help bridge the gap between patient and professional by helping consumers better understand life

Komet releases new crown cutter size

2009-05-07

Komet USA has released its H4MCXL carbide crown cutters in a 014 size, which also has a longer 5-mm working part. H4MCXL, along with Komet’s

CompWhite launches new teeth-whitening approach

2009-05-06

CompWhite has released a new teeth-whitening product that uses color spectrum technology to achieve better whitening, the company announced. According to CompWhite, this patented technology

Dentist claims bleaching innovations

2009-04-26

Evolve Dental Technologies is marketing a new version of the “deep bleaching” technique developed by Rod Kurthy, D.D.S., a dentist in Mission Viejo, CA. The

At-home bleaching reduces enamel strength

2009-04-21

Teeth lost some enamel hardness after the application of several different at-home teeth-whitening products, according to a recent Ohio State University (OSU) study (Journal of

D4D adds thinner veneer milling to E4D

2009-04-20

D4D Technologies announced that its E4D Dentist System can now mill veneers as thin as 0.2 mm. Version 2.0 of the E4D Dentist System’s DentaLogic

Astra Tech adds Atlantis 3D viewer

2009-04-12

Astra Tech, a provider of dental implant products, has expanded its online Atlantis WebOrder system with the Atlantis 3D Viewer. The Atlantis 3D Viewer allows

Alternatives found to restoration replacement

2009-04-06

You know that old restoration on Mrs. Smith’s No. 4? The one that’s coming loose at the margins? Instead of tearing it out and putting