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Disposable handpiece to hit U.S. market this summer
By Kathy Kincade
A Michigan company is gearing up to launch what it claims is the only FDA-cleared disposable handpiece available in the U.S. So how does it compare to conventional metal handpieces?
May 3, 2010
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Pulpdent launches new material for temporaries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Pulpdent has introduced rubberized urethane, a new category of provisional materials that it is calling "the first advance in provisional chemistry in 18 years."
May 2, 2010
RTI Biologics Q1 dental revenues drop
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental revenues for RTI Biologics dropped 4% for the first quarter of 2010, while overall revenues fell by 2% compared to the same quarter last year, the company announced.
May 2, 2010
Nobel Biocare Q1 revenues down, but profits up
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nobel Biocare reported decreased revenues but increased profits for the first fiscal quarter of 2010.
April 27, 2010
Komet touts cutters for ceramic and composite veneers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Komet USA is offering UK Cutters for use on ceramics before glaze firing and on composite veneers. The cutters are specially designed to work on tooth-colored materials instead of using diamond or silicon carbide abrasives, according to the company.
April 26, 2010
Straumann revenues grow 3% in Q1
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Straumann reported net revenue of 199 million Swiss francs ($183 million U.S.) for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010, a 3% increase over revenues of 196 million Swiss francs ($181 million) for the same quarter a year ago.
April 26, 2010
Straumann adds translucency shades to IPS e.max line
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Straumann's IPS e.max CAD restorations are now available in 20 new high-translucency shades, the company announced. The new IPS e.max CAD restorations, developed using Ivoclar Vivadent's proprietary lithium disilicate technology, are available for single crown restorations.
April 25, 2010
Study finds lack of research to support perio laser therapy
By Kathy Kincade
Soft-tissue lasers add no clinical value to the treatment of periodontal disease beyond what can be achieved using scaling, planing, and conventional surgical procedures, according to a lit review in the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association. But a closer look reveals the issue is not so black and white.
April 25, 2010
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Pentron offers transparent provisional cement
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Pentron Clinical has introduced TempSpan transparent temporary cement, a eugenol-free, resin-based cement used for retaining provisional restorations.
April 25, 2010
Ivoclar Vivadent sales declined in 2009
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ivoclar Vivadent sales declined 1.6% in constant currency (4.6% unadjusted) in 2009 compared to 2008, the company reported.
April 22, 2010
Researchers try ethanol for bond strength
By Laird Harrison
If you can preserve fruit in alcohol, why not your patients' teeth? For the past five years, researchers have been exploring the benefits of alcohol -- specifically ethanol -- when added to tooth preparations before the adhesive and found the technique improves bond strength. Now they wonder if it will work in your office as well.
April 22, 2010
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Free online resource aids implant identification
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Have you ever looked at a patient's radiographs and asked: What implant is that? A free online resource has been launched to address this growing problem.
April 22, 2010
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