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Dental News
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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) ...
The Red Flags Rule
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that on 1 January 2011, businesses, including dental offices, must begin complying with the ‘Red Flags ...
Dental career or daily drudgery?
Recently, I was sitting with a small group of dentists during the lunch break at a dental meeting and they were commiserating, divulging their war stories ...
Zimmer Dental offers Hex Drivers with GemLock Technology
Zimmer Dental is offering what it calls “Innovative Restorative technology” — 1.25mmD Hex Drivers with GemLock Technology for improved ...
National Children’s Oral Health Foundation launches Trick or Treat for America’s Toothfairy
CHARLOTTE, NC, USA: Halloween is not usually associated with good oral health habits and healthy teeth. But this year, dental professionals across the ...
Meeting in San Francisco offers plenty of new and innovative products
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA: Hundreds of exhibitors were on hand to showcase new and innovative products as the CDA presents The Art and Science of Dentistry ...
Osteogenics Biomedical introduces Pro-fix Precision Fixation System
Osteogenics Biomedical, the Lubbock, TX-based manufacturer of Cytoplast barrier membranes and PTFE suture, has announced the addition of a new fixation ...
Henry Schein provides health care products for relief after flooding in Pakistan
MELVILLE, NY, USA: Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), is working with its non-governmental organization (NGO) partners—Direct Relief, International ...