Imaging & CAD/CAM: Page 169

CBCT shows link between perio bone loss, mucosal thickening

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Cone-beam CT (CBCT) helped researchers from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand identify a relationship between severe periodontal bone loss and mucosal thickening of the maxillary sinus, according to results published online September 12 in the Journal of Periodontology.

September 15, 2011

Cone-beam CT poised to play new role in periodontics

By Kathy Kincade

Is the role of the periodontist about to undergo a paradigm shift? Yes, according to Dr. Alan Rosenfeld and Dr. George Mandelaris, two periodontal pioneers well-known for their work in computer-guided implantology. And 3D imaging is helping to pave the way.

September 15, 2011

X-rays fall short in detecting leftover gutta-percha

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Radiographs don't adequately reveal the amount of root filling material that remains following a root canal, according to a study in the International Endodontic Journal.

September 12, 2011

FDA forum explores regulation of mobile medical apps

By Cynthia Keen

How should the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulate mobile medical apps? More than 20 experts shared their opinions with the FDA on September 12, the first day of a two-day public forum in the agency's Rockville, MD, headquarters.

September 12, 2011

Planmeca expands manufacturing capabilities

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Planmeca, a manufacturer of dental equipment and imaging systems and software, has enlarged its operations in Helsinki, Finland.

September 12, 2011

DrBicuspid.com Imaging & CAD/CAM Insider

By Kathy Kincade

September 8, 2011

Smartphone app closes gap between dentists and labs

By Rob Goszkowski

With more dentists employing iPhones for applications beyond personal use, a new company has launched an app that better connects them with dental labs and streamlines the prescription-writing process.

September 8, 2011

Darby Dental adds Kodak products

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Darby Dental has added several new Kodak products to its roster of dental operatory equipment, including two digital imaging systems and a practice management software program.

September 7, 2011

Align Technology to consolidate CAD/CAM business

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Align Technology is consolidating its New Jersey-based CAD/CAM services and scanner-related activities with existing manufacturing and services operations to increase efficiency and reduce operating costs, the company announced.

September 7, 2011

Sirona enhances Galileos software testing

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sirona Dental Systems has chosen the VectorCAST platform from Vector Software for embedded software testing of the Galileos 3D digital imaging systems.

September 5, 2011

European group issues dental CBCT guidelines

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A European consortium has developed comprehensive guidelines for the appropriate use of cone-beam CT (CBCT) in dentistry, including referral criteria, radiation protection of patients and staff, training, and quality assurance procedures.

September 1, 2011

VELscope Vx gains European marketing approval

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

LED Dental's VELscope Vx oral health screening device has received CE Mark approval.

August 30, 2011

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