AACD award program seeks nominations
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) is seeking nominations for its 2017 Celebration of Excellence Awards. The awards recognize dental professionals who make a
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) is seeking nominations for its 2017 Celebration of Excellence Awards. The awards recognize dental professionals who make a
Keystone Industries has introduced a clear thermoplastic resin. Clearmet is designed for clear partial dentures and is made of monomer-free, nonallergic material that is stain-resistant
Brasseler USA has released a new handpiece, the NL4500. The handpiece features a 45° angle head for improved visibility and posterior access, such as for
Dental sealants are very effective for preventing most of the caries children get in their permanent back teeth, but most children still don’t get them,
DEXIS has updated the software for the CariVu portable caries detection device. Quick capture: A one-second squeeze of the ring saves images to patient records.
Should silver really be dentistry’s gold standard? Dental fillings were linked to elevated blood mercury levels for thousands of people, according to a study in
Komet USA has introduced a new line of depth-marking diamond instruments. The PrepMarker instruments can be used for all-ceramic partial crowns, onlays, overlays, and other
Global dental prosthetic device provider Modern Dental Group has acquired MicroDental Laboratories. MicroDental is a network of 21 dental labs located throughout the U.S. and
Komet USA has launched a new line of diamond instruments for crown preparation. The new Deep Purple line has uniformly sized, extra-coarse diamond grains embedded
Can the addition of a calcium phosphate to a glass ionomer cement (GIC) decrease the amount of plaque-causing biofilms and reduce caries? In the first
During a restorative treatment, the two most-used isolation methods are a rubber dam or a cotton roll. No matter which you use, the results of
A class-action lawsuit against three of the dental industry’s biggest companies will be allowed to proceed after a U.S. District Court judge refused to dismiss