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Alter your brushing habits to save the planet

Berkeley, CA, USA: The Eco-Dentistry Association (EDA), an international association of dental professionals who encourage eco-friendly practices, is ...

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Platinum is a patient’s best friend

The old saying ‘Good things come in small packages’ rang true at my office this week with the arrival of my DEXIS Platinum intra-oral sensor. ...

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There’s no dentistry like no dentistry

The title sounds arrogant coming from a dental hygienist. What if it came from one of the premiere dental schools in the United States or from two of the ...

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KaVo unveils new handpiece

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA: KaVo Dental North America has a new handpiece that combines the benefits of an air model with those of an electric one. According to...

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Diving into the forensics of dentistry

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA: A quartet of lecturers presented Forensic Dentistry: CSI: San Francisco—Who was this? during a lecture at CDA Presents the Art...

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CBCT: changing diagnosis and treatment planning

Since the introduction of cone-beam computed tomography in 1999 in the U.S. market, there has been a gradual shift in radiography paradigms. Many of the ...

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A business with a personal touch

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA: In an interview with Dental Tribune during the recent California Dental Association meeting, David D. Wilson discussed the features ...

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Unique chemistry convinces first-time users

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA: In an interview with Dental Tribune during CDA Presents the Art and Science of Dentistry, Shofu President and CEO C. Brian Melonakos...

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Dueling dentures match at ringside with Joe Massad and Jack Turbyfill

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA: Friendly jibes between the speakers and amusing simulated ‘patient’ videos were a hearty warm-up for attendees of a ...

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Roydent reports strong sales for REFORM temporary crown and bridge material

JOHNSON CITY, TN and NEW YORK, NY, USA: Roydent Dental Products is reporting continued sales growth with its REFORM temporary crown and bridge material. ...

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7 questions of implant success

What defines a successful relationship between an implant practice and a referring office? That’s simple — interdisciplinary teamwork! A strong ...

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SimPlant World Congress focuses on 3-D in Monterey

MONTEREY, CA, USA: The 2009 SimPlant Academy World Conference concluded with many high points regarding the advancement of implant dentistry for the several...

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Materialise Dental unveils new software for implant treatment planning, plus online collaboration tool

NEW YORK, NY, USA: Materialise Dental has launched its latest software version: SimPlant Crystal, allowing clinicians to obtain crystal clear images from CT...

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Head and neck cancer may drive on periodontitis

PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA/LEIPZIG, Germany: New findings by researchers from the United States have shown that chronic periodontitis might represent a clinical ...

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AACD unveils speaker roster for its 2010 meeting in Texas

NEW YORK, NY and Madison, WI, USA: The 26th Annual American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) Scientific Session will take place in Grapevine, TX, 27 ...

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KODAK 2200 intraoral X-ray system is unveiled

NEW YORK and ROCHESTER, NY, USA: Some companies are always looking for new ways to improve their products. Among them are KODAK and Carestream Health, which...

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Sirona to unveil XIOSPLUS intraoral sensor system

Many companies will be unveiling new products at the California Dental Association’s September Session in San Francisco, CA. Among them is Sirona, ...

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Rationale versus rationalizations

I interpret the use of a rationale as a well-reasoned description of the positive reasons we favor a concept, technique or even philosophical point of view....

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ADA to honor Slavkin for excellence in dental research and advancing oral health

CHICAGO, IL, USA: Noted educator and researcher Harold C. Slavkin, DDS, is the 2009 recipient of the American Dental Association’s Gold Medal Award ...

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Triodent introduces Triotray for posterior impressions

Triodent, maker of the V3 Ring, has introduced a new product — the Triotray. According to the company, the Triotray is a rigid and accurate posterior ...

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Collaborative software connects dental professionals on a global scale

At the end of June, Modulus Media — a Toronto-based technology development and marketing company — announced the release of ...

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Keep the economic crunch from biting your practice

As many of us have observed or experienced firsthand, the economy isn’t doing so great these days. Patients are delaying treatment. They are looking ...

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Fiscally fit: Tax breaks and limited-time laws make 2009 the right time to invest in your practice

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into law on 17 February with some of the best benefits having limited remaining time ...

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Milestone Scientific expected to get patent for handpiece used in its STA System

NEW YORK, NY and PISCATAWAY, NJ: The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a notice of allowance to Milestone Scientific for its U.S. patent ...

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Periodontists to meet in Boston

NEW YORK, NY and BOSTON, MA, USA: The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) will hold its 95th Annual Meeting 12–15 September at the new Boston ...

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TV personality Jennie Garth teaches kids about oral health

LOS ANGELES, CA and NEW YORK, NY, USA: Jennie Garth, who is known to millions of television viewers from her appearances on the popular programs 90210 and ...

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There was plenty to learn at AGD’s Annual Meeting in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD, USA: Those who attended the Academy of General Dentistry’s 57th Annual Meeting & Exhibits, held recently at the Baltimore ...

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ADA continues to monitor proposals for health care reform

NEW YORK, NY/WASHINGTON, DC, USA: As Congress prepared to adjourn for its summer recess, the American Dental Association was taking a wait-and-see approach ...

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Nanotech makes fillings last longer

Augusta, GA, USA: A US research project is currently investigating a new technique that may extend the longevity of dental fillings. Dr Franklin Tay, ...

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Dentist helps save girl with special health challenges

NEW YORK, NY and GRAND RAPIDS, MI, USA: Sometimes dental treatment can be a matter of life or death. Just ask Dr Brian Nylaan of Grand Rapids, MI, who ...

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