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Muscling in on the truth

Debate on the causes of malocclusion has been raging since the genesis of the orthodontic science, but has the answer already been found? Various factions ...

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ACTEON North America introduces newest addition to its intra oral camera lineup

The SOPRO 717 First is a ‘streamlined’ version of its predecessor, the SOPRO 717 with Sopro Shade Concept. The removal of the Sopro Shade ...

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Pilot safety protocol could help dentists reduce errors

ANN ARBOR, MI / NEW YORK, NY, USA: Pilots and dentists have more in common than one might think: Both jobs are highly technical and require teamwork. Both ...

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Anatomage to hold its 2011 User Group Meeting in San Francisco

The Anatomage 2011 Users Group Meeting registration is now open. The show will be a three-day event from 1 to 3 April. The first day will be composed of ...

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Esthetic management of adjacent maxillary central incisors: Extraction, immediate placement and immediate provisionalization

A medically and periodontally stable 50-year-old woman presented with failing #8 and #9 teeth that exhibit asymmetry, lack of interdental papilla and a ...

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CBCT and implants: a career-altering experience

With all the technology available to dental practitioners today, very few can be described as ‘career altering.’ One of my original reasons for ...

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AAID to navigate implant complications

BOSTON, MA / NEW YORK, NY, USA: Complications and how to identify and overcome them will be one focus of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s ...

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Patient financing makes implants more affordable

Presenting implant treatment can be extremely challenging. While the value of implant treatment is readily apparent, the cost is often a deterrent to case ...

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Medidenta/Endo Direct offers X-ray Grids

X-Ray Grids are a plastic grid that has superimposed millimeter markings in increments of 1 millimeter. When placed up against a conventional X-ray, it will...

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A banker’s bond: When less is more

This banking executive was an existing patient who wanted to improve his smile. It all started with the patient wanting to find a way to make his upper ...

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The Greater New York Dental Meeting announces two Live Dentistry Arenas

NEW YORK, NY, USA: As the leading dental convention and event in the United States, the Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) continues to grow and reach ...

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Implant fracture: A look at the physical mechanisms for failure

The etiology and physical mechanism of fractured dental implants phenomenon have been reviewed and studied at length in recent years.1–8 For the most ...

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Easy, quick modeling

Even though dental cases have been modeled for decades mainly using the most varied types of dental waxes or PMMA powder-liquid resins, “The better is...

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3-D imaging and endodontics: educated guess becomes scientific decision

As an endodontist, I was trained to get to the root of the problem. While this is literally my job and my passion, in the past it has also been a source of ...

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Gum disease found to be significant public health concern

CHICAGO, IL / NEW YORK, NY, USA: The prevalence of periodontal disease in the United States may be significantly higher than originally estimated. Research ...

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ACTEON North America introduces its latest innovation in LED curing lights

MiniLED Black is a high-quality yet extremely affordable curing light offering an industry first. It is the first and only cordless LED curing light in the ...

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How a technical advisor can help your lab

“You have one new voicemail,” my cell phone read early one Saturday morning. I knew who it was, and I knew what it was about. One of my ...

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Diode lasers for periodontal treatment: the story thus far

The concept of using dental lasers for the treatment of periodontal disease elicits very strong reactions from both ends of the spectrum. Everyone has an ...

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ADA conference to seek oral health solutions for vulnerable older adults

CHICAGO, IL / NEW YORK, NY, USA: The American Dental Association (ADA) is extending invitations to those concerned about the oral health of vulnerable ...

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X-Smart EASY Cordless Endo Motor by DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties

The X-Smart Easy is a cordless, lightweight, simple-to-use, endodontic motor that features a comfortable and well-balanced handpiece with rubberized grip ...

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Apical microsurgery: access and crypt management (Part 3)

In Parts 1 and 2, I discussed the preparation of the patient, the incision and atraumatic flap elevation. These are the first three steps necessary to ...

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The NuTorque Lite programmable electric handpiece system

DentalEZ Group, a supplier of innovative products and services for dental health professionals worldwide, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its ...

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Inventor of composites and RMGI technology honored

WASHINGTON, DC/ NEW YORK, NY, USA: The American Chemical Society (ACS) recognized 3M ESPE corporate scientist Sumita Mitra, Ph.D., among its ‘Heroes ...

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Tongue piercings linked to gap between teeth

Playing with a pierced tongue stud could lead to a gap between the front teeth. A new study suggested that tongue piercings could be a major cause of ...

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New Ridge Splitting Chisels from ITL Dental

New Ridge Splitting Chisels from ITL Dental are to be used for lateral ridge augmentation to increase bone support for implant insertion. They enable the ...

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Tactile perception in endodontics

When it comes to tactile perception, most dentists doing root-canal therapy would agree more is better. But what exactly do we mean when we talk about ...

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Children with asthma no more likely to have tooth decay

In the past, there have been suggestions that asthma and tooth decay were linked, especially for children. But according to a new report from the American ...

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Need more space? BIOMET 3i offers a solution

BIOMET 3i’s Low Profile Abutment is now available — a solution designed to provide clinicians with more space for screw-retained restorations in...

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The last microscope skeptic

I didn’t have a microscope, and I didn’t need one. And I sure didn’t like being lectured to or told how to live my life by those who had ...

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Raising the bar again: dermal fillers and Botox/Dysport

NEW YORK, NY, USA: In an effort to stand out and leap forward and to expand dental esthetic office procedures, the Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) ...

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