Restorations: Page 239

Unraveling the mysteries of glass ionomers

By Phillip L. Brown, DDS

What exactly are glass ionomers, and which indications are these unique restorative materials most appropriate for? You might be surprised at the answers.

September 20, 2010

Lawsuit claims Texas periodontist misused equipment

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Texas man claims he suffered permanent damage to his teeth when a Houston dentist improperly used equipment to treat a botched root canal, according to a story on ultimatecyfair.com.

September 19, 2010

Prodrive gets U.S. patent for bur-lengthening feature

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Patent Office has awarded a patent to ProDrive Systems for its adjustable tool drive arrangement, more commonly referred to as the bur-lengthening feature.

September 19, 2010

UltraSeal XT plus sealant is BPA-free

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Another dental products supplier wants the dental community to be aware that its sealants do not contain bisphenol A (BPA).

September 19, 2010

GC America touts BPA-free glass ionomers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

GC America confirmed that its dental glass ionomer sealants sold in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America do not contain bisphenol A (BPA) or bisphenol A glycidyl methacrylate (bis-GMA) as ingredients and that its sealants are not resin sealants.

September 16, 2010

CDC releases new statistics on U.S. water fluoridation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Some 72% of the U.S. population -- 196 million people -- are on fluoridated public water systems, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

September 16, 2010

Gene's role in cleft palate established

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A key link between the human ephrin-B1 gene and cleft palate and other craniofacial anomalies associated with craniofrontonasal syndrome has been demonstrated by researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

September 15, 2010

Isolation devices: No man is an island, but his teeth should be

By Dr. Monica "mOe" Anderson

With adhesive dentistry now the standard of care, a composite or all-ceramic crown bonded in a wet field won't stay put long enough to check the occlusion. In fact, proper isolation/evacuation is one of the most underrated factors affecting the longevity of restorations.

September 14, 2010

Kerr launches 'next-generation' LED curing light

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kerr has introduced the Demi Plus LED light curing system, calling it the "next generation" in premium curing light technology.

September 13, 2010

Dental stem cell bank opens in India

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An Indian company has partnered with a French institute to set up a bank for dental stem cells, which can be used for dental applications, according to zeenews.com.

September 13, 2010

Cut Rite signs exclusive distributor for diamond products

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

All Dental Prodx is now the exclusive sales and marketing partner for Cut Rite Instruments' dental products, including the Kool Krystal diamond line, the Terminator, and the HQ Diamond series.

September 13, 2010

3M confirms no BPA in its dental products

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3M ESPE has released a statement confirming that none of its products contains the controversial chemical bisphenol A (BPA).

September 13, 2010

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