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AXP Dental to certify quality, content of zirconia products

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

AXP Dental will begin providing IdentCeram certificates to all dental labs purchasing its zirconia milling block products, according to the IdentAlloy/IdentCeram Council.

November 8, 2010

Komet introduces CAD/CAM bur kit for assistants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In response to an increase in dental assistants learning about the benefits of using CAD/CAM technology, Komet USA has introduced a new bur kit that allows assistants to make adjustments to milled restorations.

November 8, 2010

Recalls, lawsuit prompt ongoing propofol shortage

By Rob Goszkowski

For dental practitioners who regularly administer propofol, this past year has been a challenging one. A series of factors -- including recalls, shutdowns, and a multimillion dollar lawsuit -- rendered one of the most widely used anesthetics in medicine virtually unobtainable.

November 4, 2010

EAO awards first certificates for implant-based therapy

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) awarded its first certificates in implant-based therapy to four dentists earlier this month.

November 3, 2010

Amalgam vs. composites: Enough is enough

By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA

When it comes to long-term restorations, it is time to move forward.

November 2, 2010

Sheri Suggests -- Highlights from the ADA meeting, Part 1

By Dr. Sheri Doniger

The ADA annual session in Orlando, FL, last month provided a great opportunity to test-drive a number of restorative materials. Here are two that stood out.

November 2, 2010

Biolase gains 2 more U.S. patents

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued two new patents to Biolase Technology related to its Waterlase, ezlase, and iLase products.

November 1, 2010

Whip Mix launches new flasking stone

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Whip Mix has introduced RapidFlask, a flasking stone that is fluid enough to flow without vibration into all areas of the denture wax-up, the company announced.

November 1, 2010

Genesis implant system set for U.S. market

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Genesis biomimetic implant system from Keystone Dental has received U.S. regulatory clearance, the company announced.

October 31, 2010

Lares introduces low-priced dental lasers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Lares Research has introduced the LightWalker line of lasers, the first hard- and soft-tissue laser series for dentistry priced less than $30,000, the company announced.

October 31, 2010

12-year study compares composite, amalgam survival

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Large composite restorations have a higher survival rate than amalgam restorations in some patient groups, although amalgam has better survival for three-surface restorations in high-risk patients, according to a 12-year study published in the Journal of Dental Research.

October 28, 2010

How to avoid nerve injuries during implant surgery

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Thorough understanding of anatomy, surgical procedures, and implant systems, along with proper treatment planning, are essential to reduce the occurrence of inferior alveolar nerve injuries, according to an article in the Journal of Oral Implantology.

October 27, 2010

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