Prosthodontics

Achieving Emotional and Technical Success With Denture Patients

The emotional aspects of receiving dentures can be a major factor in many patients’ experiences. A patient who is not mentally prepared for the transition to dentures, or who has unrealistic expectations about what life will be like

Industry News

The Eco-Dentistry Association Welcomes Paul Feuerstein

Berkeley, CA (November 1, 2010) – The Eco-Dentistry Association™ (EDA), an international membership association formed to promote environmentally sound practices in dentistry, recently appointed Paul Feuerstein, DMD, a practicing general dentist and one of the industry’s most prominent

First Impressions

First Impressions: November 2010

In First Impressions George Freedman, DDS, gives readers a brief summary of products that have recently been introduced to dentistry, based on his clinical experience. WedgeGuard Triodent Have you ever nicked the healthy adjacent tooth structure when preparing

Industry News

Biogeneric Software & inEos Blue Scanner Receive Awards

Charlotte, NC (October 26, 2010) – Two new products from Sirona Dental Systems have been named among 2010’s most innovative tools for the dental laboratory industry by the Journal of Dental Technology (JDT).  Sirona’s inEos® Blue desktop scanner

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Sirona Systems Honored with “Best of Class” Technology Awards

Charlotte, NC (October 19, 2010) – Sirona Dental Systems, LLC (Nasdaq: SIRO), the company that pioneered digital dentistry 25 years ago and the world’s leading producer of dental CAD/CAM systems, was recently honored by the Pride Institute with

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OraPharma Rolls Out MyARESTIN.com

Mobile Version of Popular Website Puts Latest Periodontal Disease Diagnostic and Treatment Resources in the Hands of BlackBerry®, iPhone®, and DROID™ Users  Warminster, PA (October 18, 2010) − OraPharma, Inc., a specialty oral health company dedicated to bringing

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Denture Cleaning Routine May Promote Bacteria Growth

New survey shows an unmet need for education about denture care and the tools appropriate for proper maintenance According to a new survey conducted by the makers of Polident® MicroClean™ denture cleanser, many denture wearers are making detrimental

Today's Dental News

OHSU School of Dentistry Examines Antimicrobial Drug Interactions

PORTLAND, Ore.—Researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry have found that a light-detecting biosensor system can quickly and effectively determine whether antibacterial treatments are working in patients with periodontitis, a serious gum infection that

Removable Prosthodontics

Evidence-Based Treatment for the Edentulous Patient

INTRODUCTION Complete edentulism can be defined as “the physical state of the jaw(s) following removal of all erupted teeth and the condition of the supporting structures available for reconstructive or replacement therapies.”1 It is estimated that the need

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NOMAD Handheld X-ray Receives WSJ Technology Innovation Award

OREM, UTAH—29 September 2010— Aribex, Inc., the worldwide leader in handheld x-ray technologies, announced that its NOMAD Handheld X-ray has been named as a runner-up in the medical device category of the 2010 Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation