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The ‘next big thing’ in dentistry

I’m often asked what the next big thing is going to be in dentistry. What new technique or technology is going to change dental practice? We certainly...

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AAP calls on CDC to assess periodontal health in US

WASHINGTON, DC, USA: The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) was recently invited to provide testimony to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

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Excitement builds for 4th International Congress of cone beam 3-D technology

Imaging Sciences International and Gendex Dental Systems have announced that the 4th International Congress on 3-D Dental Imaging will be held in La Jolla, ...

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California Implant Institute offers implant training in San Diego

SAN DIEGO, CA/NEW YORK, NY, USA: The California Implant Institute is offering a one-year comprehensive fellowship program in implant dentistry. This program...

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Study shows benefits of Laser-Lok implants

A recently published study demonstrates that dentists who use Laser-Lok dental implants to replace missing teeth can give patients years of normal function ...

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Materialise Dental triples its range of Universal SurgiGuide drill-key diameters

Due to the huge success of Universal SurgiGuide since its launch one year ago, Materialise Dental has recently expanded its range of Universal SurgiGuide ...

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Restorative-driven implant dentistry: The future is now

The science of implantology has continued to evolve through the years and is one of the fastest-growing segments in our profession. The focus of ...

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NYU College of Dentistry researchers awarded grant for children’s dental health

NEW YORK, NY, USA: New York University Colleges of Dentistry and Nursing researchers were awarded a US$5K grant from the American Dental Association’s...

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Tongue measurements helpful in treating sleep apnea

WESTCHESTER, IL, USA: According to new research that received the Graduate Student Research Award at the 19th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of ...

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Interactive format praised at Global Bone Grafting Symposium

SCOTTSDALE, AZ/NEW YORK, NY, USA: World-class speakers engaged an active audience on treatment planning complex and routine bone grafting cases at ...

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Straumann launches digital-solutions platform

At the Midwinter Meeting earlier this year in Chicago, Straumann introduced an array of integrated computer-based technologies that have been designed to ...

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CEREC meets GALILEOS: Implant planning reaches a new level

With the 1.7 version of the GALILEOS software, Sirona has succeeded in incorporating one of the key benefits of 3-D X-ray technology into GALILEOS ...

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Guide Right components predict, position and place implants precisely

Promoting excellence and avoiding failure is the standard of my implant practice. To ensure precise implant placement, I have found that in-office ...

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Feuerstein named Clinician of the Year

BOSTON, MA/NEW YORK, NY, USA: Paul Feuerstein, DMD, a practicing general dentist and a prominent opinion leader in the dental industry, was presented the ...

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ADA offering complimentary subscriptions to its Professional Product Review

NEW YORK, NY, USA: The American Dental Association, in an effort to help dental professionals make informed purchase decisions about products they may use ...

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AlloSorb Allograft by RIEMSER

RIEMSER, a leader in oral surgery technology, recently announced the launch of AlloSorb, a cost-competitive allograft that provides a natural structure and ...

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‘This Is Your Mouth’ video benefits NCOHF: America’s Toothfairy

CHARLOTTE/NEW YORK, USA: This Is Your Mouth, a new video from Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products that is narrated by Neil Patrick Harris, takes a ...

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BIOMET 3i’s High-Torque Indicating Ratchet Wrench

BIOMET 3i recently introduced the High Torque Indicating Ratchet Wrench (H-TIRW)—a unique high-torque ratchet wrench for surgical use. The H-TIRW is ...

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Interview: How plaque biofilm can be managed

The plaque biofilm is the cause of the two most common oral diseases — caries and periodontal disease. In an interview with Dental Tribune, Dr Fotinos...

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VITA Easyshade Compact: the next step in shade measurement

According to Vident, the VITA Easyshade Compact, the second generation of the VITA Easyshade device, delivers instant, accurate shades in both VITA ...

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Museum showcases the latest technology for dental practices

BALTIMORE/NEW YORK, USA: There’s no doubt that any dentist who has been to a dental meeting recently knows a lot about new technology. Now, thanks to ...

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To reduce use of local anesthetic injections, Oral Science offers Cetacaine

In September 2009, Oral Science introduced Cetacaine, a non-injectable topical anesthetic well-suited to controlling pain of scaling and root planing, ...

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The many sides of xylitol

What is xylitol? How does it work? How long has it been around? How does it benefit me? Where do I find it? How much do I need? Are there any disadvantages?...

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Using provisional restorations in complex restorative cases

The esthetic rehabilitation of patients with a functionally compromised dentition frequently involves a multidisciplinary approach incorporating several ...

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Dental professionals to meet in Seattle

Some 9,000 dental professionals from around the globe are expected to convene in Seattle for the 123rd annual Pacific Northwest Dental Conference (PNDC), to...

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Xylitol a superhero in crusade against cavities

ENCINO, CA, USA: Xylitol, a dietary substance long used in the management of diabetes and weight control, is proving to be a healthcare powerhouse, say ...

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CVM offers three ways to better your patients’ experience

CVM Health recently introduced three innovative communication tools for dental clinics. The first tool is an educational digital signage solution ...

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Meeting in Montreal helps dentists expand knowledge base

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA: For the latest dental care products, there was plenty to learn, see and do at the 39th annual Journées dentaires ...

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CEREC Biogeneric: now for crowns, veneers and anatomical bridges

In 2007, CEREC Biogeneric, Sirona’s new biogeneric software tool for inlays and onlays, marked a major milestone in occlusal surface design. For the ...

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Readers respond to provocative article on periodontics

I am happy to report that Dental Tribune has received many provocative responses (some of which appear below) to the opinion piece by Louis Malcmacher, DDS,...

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