DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards 2019 finalists
2019-12-18
We asked. You delivered. Nominations for the 2019 DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards came flowing in from all parts of North America. Some great products were
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Solmetex buys Crosstex amalgam separator system
2019-12-17
Amalgam separation technology company Solmetex has acquired the Syclone amalgam separator system from Crosstex. The transaction comes after the recent acquisition of Hu-Friedy by Cantel,
Ultradent adds restorative template system
2019-12-11
Ultradent Products has added its new Uveneer Extra restorative template system to its line of products. Uveneer Extra is designed to complement the original Uveneer
Woman swallows partial dentures eating holiday pie
2019-12-11
A woman in Glasgow, U.K., accidentally swallowed her partial dentures while eating mince pie, but she is hopeful that she will have a new set
Review links metabolic syndrome with tooth loss
2019-12-09
A new review published in the December edition of the Journal of the American Dental Association has linked metabolic syndrome with tooth loss. People with
SICAT unveils new version of implant planning software
2019-12-09
Software and hardware manufacturer SICAT has introduced version 2.0 of its implant planning software for CEREC guides. SICAT Implant 2.0 is now open for the
A 5-step process for better retraction
2019-12-05
Retraction comes in many forms … Cord Laser Pastes Electrosurgery (which is the only option here of which I am not a fan) With that,
Salon teeth whitening leaves woman with charred gums
2019-12-05
A woman in Ireland has been left with burned gums and possibly permanent damage following a teeth-whitening treatment at a beauty salon. She may have
Restoratives Insider: A 5-step process for better retraction
2019-12-03
Dear Restoratives Insider, I have been fortunate enough to work with Dr. David Rice for a few years now as we have traveled around the country
Fluoride exposure in infancy linked to lower nonverbal IQ
2019-12-01
Another study has linked early fluoride exposure to lower IQ scores later in life. Researchers from the U.S. and Canada found fluoride intake from reconstituted
ADA opposes agency’s proposed fluoride hazard rating
2019-11-24
The ADA supports community fluoridation and believes it is a safe way to prevent caries, despite a recent draft monograph from the U.S. Department of
Hu-Friedy launches flexible composite instrument
2019-11-24
Hu-Friedy has launched its new Akro-Flex restorative composite spatula. The flexible instrument features hyperthin working ends made from nickel-titanium, an alloy known for its elasticity.
