Industry News

Ultradent Announces Launch of BPA Website

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, May 2011 – Ultradent Products, Inc. announced the launch of a website dedicated to BPA education. The website, www.ultrasealxt.com, is the host for frequently asked questions about Bisphenol-A (BPA) and its use in dental sealants.

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3M ESPE Introduces Impregum and Imprint 3 Intra-Oral Syringes

ST. PAUL, Minn. – (May 12, 2011) – 3M ESPE, the worldwide leader in impression solutions, introduces a new wash delivery system that brings easier handling to intra-oral syringing—Impregum™ and Imprint™ 3 Intra-oral Syringes. These new unfilled syringes

Clinical Update

Potential Zinc Hazards for Patients

Dentists need to take a closer look at potential hazards of exposing patients to zinc, a common ingredient in many dental products, according to a report by Amar Patel, DDS, and colleagues at the University of Maryland Dental

Articles

A Unique Opportunity: New Role for Hygienists in Modern Practices

INTRODUCTION The evolution of technology has had a profound effect on dentistry. Advances in dental materials to progressive innovations in clinical techniques make dentistry more efficient, aesthetic, and even kinder to the patient. Dental hygienists can learn how

CAD/CAM Technology

Evolutions in CAD/CAM Hardware, Software, and Materials

INTRODUCTION For more than 25 years, clinicians have realized the benefits of using computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology for the restoration of their patients’ dentition. The pioneering system with this technique has been the CEREC (Sirona

Restorative

Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Within the General Practice

INTRODUCTION “Reconstructive Dentistry” is probably the broadest and most inclusive term used to describe the concept of replacing, rebuilding, or creating the elements and relationships between teeth, the upper and lower jaws, and overall facial structures. In order

Industry News

Align Tech. Completes Acquisition of Intra-Oral Scanning Leader Cadent

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 2, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:ALGN) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of privately-held Cadent Holdings, Inc. (Cadent), a leading provider of 3D digital scanning solutions for orthodontics and

Industry News

Air Techniques Sponsors Free CE Seminar on Caries Detection

MELVILLE, New York—April 19, 2011—Air Techniques, Inc., a leading dental equipment manufacturer, recently sponsored a seminar entitled “Advanced Caries Detection” at its corporate headquarters.  The seminar, taught by Howard Golan, D.D.S., earned attendees two continuing education credits at

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Heraeus and Spear Education Collaborate to Enhance Learning

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, April 19, 2011— Two leading companies recently announced a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing the educational experience and clinical proficiencies of dental professionals. Heraeus, the worldwide leader in advancing dental esthetics and overall dental wellbeing,

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Scientific Website Features Research On Inflammation, Oral And Systemic Disease, And Antioxidants

DALLAS, March 29, 2011 – Inflammation, oral disease and systemic disease. The popular press—newspapers, magazines, TV, and the Internet— as well as professional medical and dental publications are tracking the subject and the number of articles is increasing