Lasers: Page 133

Kettenbach to debut Identium at CDA meeting

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kettenbach will unveil Identium, an impression material that combines the features of both A-silicone and polyether materials, at next month's meeting of the California Dental Association (CDA) in Anaheim, CA.

April 14, 2010

Biolase awarded new patent for diode lasers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase Technology has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 7,695,469 B2, based on a patent application that was filed in 2007, for technology that is utilized in its ezlase and iLase diode laser devices.

April 13, 2010

Study: Less bone loss with Laser-Lok implants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentists who use Laser-Lok dental implants from BioHorizons to replace missing teeth can give patients years of normal dental function and appearance, according to a study in the International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry.

April 13, 2010

Renishaw to offer cobalt chrome frameworks

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Renishaw, a supplier of in-lab CAD/CAM machines, has opened a new factory in the U.K. to make CAD/CAM frameworks using cobalt chrome metal.

April 12, 2010

Amalgam use varies by practice, region

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentists vary widely in their use of amalgam from place to place and among types of practice, according to a new survey.

April 11, 2010

Is articaine better for infiltrations?

By Laird Harrison

Ever since articaine came on the market, researchers have been testing it against other anesthetics and often finding it better. Now a new clinical trial has found lidocaine just as good -- except in one key measure.

April 11, 2010

Dentist indicted for using paper clips in root canals pleads not guilty

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A former Massachusetts dentist indicted for inserting pieces of paper clips into patients' mouths as a post in root canals instead of using standard stainless steel posts and billing Medicaid for the cost of the post has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.

April 8, 2010

PracticeWorks offers interface with Digital Office

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

PracticeWorks has announced its software can now interface with The Digital Office (TDO) for Endodontists. This partnership bridges the gap between digital imaging systems and TDO practice management software, according to the company.

April 8, 2010

Biolase responds to iLase lawsuit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase Technology has issued a statement in response to the lawsuit by Discus Dental and Zap Lasers, arguing that its new iLase handheld laser for dentistry doesn't violate the other companies' patents.

April 7, 2010

Komet touts environmentally friendly manufacturing

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Komet has gone to great lengths to limit the impact of its manufacturing process on the environment, the company announced.

April 7, 2010

Discus Dental, Zap Lasers file lawsuit against Biolase

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Discus Dental and Zap Lasers have jointly filed a lawsuit against Biolase Technology in federal court in Los Angeles, the companies announced.

April 6, 2010

Researchers: Chlorhexidine improves bond strength

By Laird Harrison

Want to make your restorations last longer? Some researchers are suggesting you add a dab of chlorhexidine to the preparation. They are so convinced it works they're already teaching it to their students as standard procedure. And surprisingly, it has nothing to do with disinfection.

April 5, 2010

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