Smile Design: Page 250

Straumann Q3 sales up; workforce cuts loom
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Despite a sluggish European market, Straumann saw a year-over-year increase in sales for the third quarter of 2012. Even so, the company plans to cut some 150 jobs by early next year
October 29, 2012
U.K. teeth-whitening law takes effect Oct. 31
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The British Dental Association is urging dentists, Trading Standards officials, and the General Dental Council to join forces to put an end to teeth-whitening treatments being supplied illegally by nonqualified individuals.
October 29, 2012
Chinese gov't promotes better way to smile
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Government officials in China are promoting a new technique for helping employees improve their smiles: chopsticks.
October 29, 2012
3M licenses zirconia technology to Wieland
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3M has licensed its processed zirconia coloring technology to Wieland Dental + Technik.
October 29, 2012
3Shape offers pay-per-design service for dental labs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3Shape has introduced CAD Points, a new way for midsized or smaller dental labs to offer a wider range of indications or test potential new business models without committing to a major upfront investment.
October 28, 2012
Inhaled anesthesia affects kids' brains more
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Children's brains are more affected by an inhaled anesthetic than an intravenous anesthetic with increased levels of brain lactate, according to a new study.
October 28, 2012
SDI campaign supports Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SDI North America will donate $4 for every purchase of its 50-count packages of Riva glass ionomers as part of a new campaign to support the Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children's program.
October 28, 2012
Nanoparticles reinforce clear orthodontic brackets
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Brackets made from clear plastic polymer used in dental correction orthodontics have produced very good results in recent years, especially in relation to the improved aesthetics when compared with metal brackets, but they do present certain problems of wear and tear within the mouth.
October 28, 2012
Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. James Metz on sleep apnea
By Rabia Mughal
After losing 100 pounds in 2004 and alleviating his own obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), James E. Metz, DDS, vowed to help eradicate OSA on a global scale. Dr. Metz discussed dentists' role in detecting OSA, the need to collaborate with physicians, and some of the challenges of treating the condition.
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Study IDs which teeth sites are at risk for caries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The results of a new study in the Journal of Dental Research will help dentists identify which at-risk sites on teeth are likely to become carious if no preventive action is taken, according to the study authors.
October 23, 2012
Ask Marty: What was new at the ADA 2012 Annual Session?
By Dr. Marty Jablow
A: Impression scanners are one of the hottest tech items in dentistry right now.
October 23, 2012
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Digital restorative dentistry becomes a practical solution
By Rob Goszkowski
With equipment costs dropping and technology improvements coming at a breakneck pace, digital impressioning is becoming an increasingly attractive and affordable option for general dentists, according to a presentation by the head of technology at the University of the Pacific dental school during the ADA Annual Session.
October 23, 2012
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