Dental Specialties: Page 811

Plackers redesigns website

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Plackers, a maker of dental flossers and other oral hygiene products, has launched a new website that features a special section for dental professionals.

August 2, 2010

Spanish patient fights for amalgam treatment

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Spanish hospital patient has become a cause célèbre for antimercury activists worldwide by refusing to leave a hospital until treated for illnesses he attributes to his amalgam dental fillings, according to ABC Spain.

August 2, 2010

Israeli firms collaborate with Henry Schein

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Two Israeli firms -- Sialo Technology and Itamar Medical -- are working with Henry Schein to bring their products to the U.S. dental market.

August 2, 2010

NY governor vetoes sippy cup warning

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

New York Gov. David Paterson has vetoed a bill that would have required caries warnings on sippy cups and baby bottles, according to a story on msnbc.com.

August 2, 2010

Solidscape expands into China dental lab market

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Solidscape is furthering its expansion into the dental market through a new distribution agreement with Hainan Giking Technology. Hainan will distribute Solidscape's 3D model-making systems in China.

August 2, 2010

3M ESPE releases calcium phosphate varnish

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3M ESPE has released a new formulation of its Vanish varnish. Vanish 5% sodium fluoride white varnish contains tricalcium phosphate, which "delivers more protection to the teeth, and helps relieve sensitivity," according to the company.

August 2, 2010

Study finds new link between perio disease and Alzheimer's

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Researchers from New York University College of Dentistry have found the first long-term evidence that periodontal disease may increase the risk of cognitive dysfunction associated with Alzheimer's disease in healthy individuals and those who already are cognitively impaired.

August 2, 2010

LANAP in the NEWS

LANAP is an FDA cleared laser procedure that reverses gum disease.

August 2, 2010

LANAP in the NEWS

LANAP is an FDA cleared laser procedure that reverses gum disease.

August 2, 2010

Self-adjusting file hits worldwide market

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein will begin distributing ReDent Nova's self-adjusting file (SAF) for root canal therapy August 3 worldwide., the company announced.

August 1, 2010

New Hu-Friedy ortho instrument improves intraoral access

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Hu-Friedy has expanded its line of orthodontic instruments with the new Slim Flush Cut & Hold distal end cutter.

August 1, 2010

GSK to settle majority of Poligrip lawsuits

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) plans to settle "the vast majority" of several hundred lawsuits that allege consumers suffered zinc poisoning and neurological disabilities after using GSK Super Poligrip denture adhesives.

August 1, 2010

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