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New root caries treatment offers an implant alternative

By Rob Goszkowski

Two prosthodontists from Israel have created a method for restoring interproximal root caries lesions with glass ionomer that they say could save a tooth with guarded prognosis from extraction, offering a cost-effective treatment besides implants.

July 10, 2011

Whip Mix water bath goes digital

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Whip Mix has introduced the Digital Water Bath, a digitally controlled unit that maintains temperatures in a range of 89.6° F to 159.8° F (32° C to 71° C) to soften a variety of wax or compound dental materials.

July 7, 2011

Ultradent offers cordless LED curing light

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ultradent has introduced Valo Cordless, a new curing light that maintains the broadband technology offered by the Valo and adds a battery-operated, cordless wand for mobility.

July 6, 2011

Mass. town unable to shut dirty dental lab

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Health inspectors were shocked at the sight of the facilities at Newton Dental Labs in Framingham, MA, where they found hundreds of issues with unsanitary conditions, but lacked the authority to close the lab, MetroWest Daily News reported.

July 6, 2011

Biolase names director of operations

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase Technology has named Richard Whipp as its director of operations, effective immediately. He will report to chairman and CEO Federico Pignatelli and chief financial officer Fred Furry.

July 5, 2011

Ultradent releases fluoride varnish with new SoftEZ tip

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ultradent has released Flor-Opal Varnish White, a fluoride varnish with a syringe and tip delivery system for fast, simple, and mess-free application. The new system comes with Ultradent's SoftEZ tip for a paintbrush-like application that applies an even coat of varnish from start to finish, according to the company.

June 30, 2011