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Which endodontic sealers have the best antibacterial properties?
By Rob Goszkowski
Bacteria persisting in the root canal system after treatment can lead to reinfection and a new set of problems for dentists. With that in mind, German researchers tested 10 different sealants for their antibacterial properties and found that one performed well in every phase.
April 29, 2013
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AAP task force issues peri-implantitis guidelines
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
When working with implant patients, dental professionals should identify possible peri-implant disease risk factors, establish a radiographic baseline at the time of implant placement, and continually monitor the implant's health, intervening early if inflammatory complications arise, according to an American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) report in the Journal of Periodontology.
April 28, 2013
Straumann to cut 200 jobs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In the first three months of 2013, the Straumann Group generated revenue of 175 million Swiss francs ($187 million), down 6% from revenues of 185 million francs ($197 million) for the same quarter a year ago.
April 28, 2013
Brasseler offers bonus product in new procedure kits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Brasseler USA has taken 20 of its most popular procedure systems and has repackaged them to include use and technique information, along with a bonus product at a discounted price.
April 28, 2013
Study: Nitrous oxide doesn't up surgical risks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Giving nitrous oxide as part of general anesthesia for noncardiac surgery doesn't increase the rate of complications and death, and might even decrease the risk of such events, according to a pair of new studies.
April 23, 2013
BPA removed from Calif. toxic list
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A California judge has issued an interim order removing the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) from the state's list of reproductive toxicants, as part of an ongoing lawsuit against a California agency.
April 21, 2013
Lambda to pay Biolase royalties for lasers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase has entered into a royalty agreement with European laser manufacturer Lambda related to intellectual property that Biolase owns in connection with Er:YAG lasers.
April 17, 2013
Dentsply Implants names new president
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply Implants has appointed Lars Henrikson, former group vice president, as its new group president.
April 17, 2013
Komet launches introductory root-post system kits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Komet USA has introduced its streamlined introductory kits for the DentinPost, DentinPost X, C-Post, T-Post X, and T-Post XP root-post systems.
April 16, 2013
Nobel Biocare to settle multimillion dollar implant lawsuit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nobel Biocare will reportedly pay up to $1.3 million to settle a $450 million lawsuit brought against it three years ago by a California dentist who said the company had misrepresented the safety of its NobelDirect implants.
April 16, 2013
Biolase expands dental laser patent portfolio
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued Biolase a new patent for its noncontact handpiece for cutting hard and soft tissue with the WaterLase all-tissue laser.
April 15, 2013
3M, Biomet 3i work to simplify digital implant process
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3M ESPE is partnering with Biomet 3i to simplify the all-digital implant workflow process.
April 15, 2013
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