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NYU researchers complete E4D evaluation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Researchers from the Bluestone Center for Clinical Research at the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry are reporting positive results from their evaluation of the E4D Dentist system by D4D Technologies.

September 21, 2008

Biolase expands its patent portfolio

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase Technology has been granted two new U.S. patents related to technologies that are central to the use of consumable laser tips to deliver therapy to patients across a range of dental and other medical specialties.

September 17, 2008

Biolase countersues National Laser Technology

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase Technology has filed a counterclaim lawsuit against National Laser Technology, alleging violations of FDA regulations, federal trademark infringement, false designation of origin, unfair competition, and false advertising in a suit involving a range of alleged business practices and market access for dental lasers.

September 14, 2008

As price soars, gold loses luster

By Greg Holden

Gold's special properties make it ideal for specific types of restorations. But the recent price spike is forcing dentists and dental labs to scramble, once again, for alternatives.

September 9, 2008

Ultrasonic surgery eases sinus lifts and tooth extractions

By Rosemary Frei, MSc

Ultrasonic surgery -- also known as piezosurgery -- has been shown to dramatically improve perforation rates compared to conventional rotary instruments. But some researchers still question its safety.

September 7, 2008

Laser reseller accuses Biolase of coercion

By Kathy Kincade

National Laser Technology (NLT) -- which claims to be the largest reseller of Biolase products in the world -- is suing Biolase, claiming the company is trying to put NLT out of business by threatening dentists who consider buying products from NLT.

August 24, 2008

Upgrade available for older Waterlase lasers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase Technology is offering a software upgrade designed to extend the capabilities and useful life of first-generation Waterlase hard- and soft-tissue dental lasers.

August 20, 2008

Lares offers customers free dental laser training

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental laser manufacturer Lares Research is now offering free training programs to purchasers of its PowerLase AT hard- and soft-tissue laser.

August 18, 2008

Low-power lasers reduce pain, promote healing

By Kathy Kincade

It may sound like science fiction, but hundreds of clinical studies have shown that small doses of laser energy can do amazing things to the healing properties of dental tissue.

July 31, 2008

Study: Cracked-tooth repairs survive 7-year itch

By Rosemary Frei, MSc

Findings from a long-term study raise questions about the American Association of Endodontists' recommendation that root canals should be performed on thermally sensitive cracked teeth.

July 28, 2008

MedX signs U.S. distributor for Oralase

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

MedX Health has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Technology4Medicine to sell Oralase in the U.S. once the product receives FDA marketing clearance.

July 16, 2008

Beyond x-rays: Part III -- OCT brings early decay to light

By Kathy Kincade

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) can image both hard and soft dental tissue with 10 times the detail of x-rays. But will the price tag put it out of reach for most dentists?

July 10, 2008

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