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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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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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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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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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Florida dentists want to put you on a flight to success

ORLANDO, FL / NEW YORK, NY: The 2010 Florida National Dental Convention (FNDC) will be held 10 to 12 June at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center ...

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Columbia University announces break-through in tooth regeneration

NEW YORK, USA/LEIPZIG, Germany: Dental implants could soon become a secondary choice for replacing natural teeth. According to new research from the College...

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Georgia cosmetic dentist to treat beauty pageant contestants

ALPHARETTA, GA / NEW YORK, NY, USA: Talk about having it made. Dr. Darrell Morton was recently chosen as the official cosmetic dentist for Georgia and South...

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Pentron Clinical introduces Build-It Light Cure Core Material

Pentron Clinical Technologies, a company that specializes in post and core technology, recently introduced new Build-It Light Cure Core Material. According ...

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ADA Foundation funds initiatives to help prevent early childhood tooth decay

CHICAGO, IL / NEW YORK, NY, USA: Infants and children from 10 U.S. communities will benefit from grants awarded this year by the ADA Foundation’s ...

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Inside Patterson Dental

Part of the progressive, global Patterson Companies family of businesses, Patterson Dental is one of North America’s largest dental distributors, yet ...

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Give Kids A Smile grant recipients honored at annual gala

COSTA MESA, CA / NEW YORK, NY, USA: Five grant recipients of the Give Kids A Smile Program Growth Fund were honored at the third American Dental Association...

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Dentists get ‘wowed’ by Midwest Stylus

With the relaunch of its popular handpiece, the DENTSPLY Midwest Stylus ATC, DENTSPLY is back to ‘wowing’ the crowds at dental meetings. ...

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Review: CDA meeting in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, USA: The California Dental Association held its spring meeting, CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry, from 13 to 16 May at the Anaheim ...

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Interview: ‘A pretty good start for the first year’

Shofu is celebrating the first anniversary of BeautiBond, its seventh generation bonding agent, and Dental Tribune sat down with Randy Bailey, Shofu’s...

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Interview: Art 4 Your Practice offers handmade 3-D art for dentists

Dental Tribune sat down with Cathy Howard of Art 4 Your Practice, which makes 3-D art specifically for dentists, during the CDA meeting in Anaheim, CA, USA,...

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US dentist population could contract by 2012

OAK BROOK, IL / NEW YORK, NY, USA: If current trends continue, getting an appointment with a dentist might become more challenging in coming years. A survey...

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Working better together for implant success

Implant dentistry requires a high degree of collaboration between restorative and specialty practices. Without a strong focus on communication, the ...

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KAT Implants: Key Assisted Transfer system

KAT Implants is a manufacturer and distributor of KAT (Key Assisted Transfer) Implants system. KAT System is built around a single, low-profile, screwless ...

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D4D, Henry Schein and other companies to hold CAD/CAM conference in Texas

DALLAS, USA: Dentistry will be presented bigger than ever on the world’s largest high-definition screen. That’s according to organizers of ...

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CDA meeting offers plenty of education

ANAHEIM, USA: Truth be told, it was a little quiet in the exhibit hall on Saturday, 15 May, at the CDA Presents the Art & Science of Dentistry meeting, ...

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Cadent iTero added to curriculum at LVI

Cadent, a provider of 3-D digital and CAD/CAM solutions, recently announced it has signed an agreement with the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental ...

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