DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]AnesthesiaAnesthesiology recognized as dental specialtyThe U.S. National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards has announced that dental anesthesiology will become the 10th recognized dental specialty.March 12, 2019Intraoral ScannersNew products: Dentsply Sirona debuts scanner, software at IDSDentsply Sirona has debuted a new intraoral scanner and aligner software at the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany.March 11, 2019Intraoral ScannersBenco to distribute Align Technology scannerMedical device company Align Technology has announced a partnership with Benco Dental to distribute its iTero Element intraoral scanner.March 7, 2019OpioidsFDA commissioner resignsScott Gottlieb, MD, has resigned as the commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).March 4, 2019Hygiene ToolsPatterson Dental to distribute Oxyfresh productsOral care products company Oxyfresh has announced a partnership with Patterson Dental to distribute its dental products in the U.S.March 3, 2019Infection ControlOSAP launches new infection-control websiteThe Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has launched a new website focused on dental education and certification for infection control.March 3, 2019Imaging SystemsDentsply Sirona reports lower sales for Q4, 2018Dentsply Sirona has reported decreased net sales for its fiscal fourth quarter and all of 2018.February 28, 2019HomePatterson reports higher dental sales in Q3Patterson Companies reported higher sales in its dental segment for the third quarter of fiscal 2019.February 27, 2019RestorationsNew product: Voco debuts single-dose coupling agentVoco America has introduced a single-dose version of its ceramic and resin cement coupling agent.February 27, 2019Product UpdatesNew product: Enova adds new loupesLED surgical lights company Enova Illumination announced the addition of new loupes to its product line at the Chicago Dental Society 2019 Midwinter Meeting.February 27, 2019Previous PagePage 377 of 1607Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of recording employees in bathroomA dentist accused of hiding a secret recording device in a staff bathroom was arraigned on August 20.PediatricsEarly caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fedPractice SalesDistinguishing personal vs. enterprise goodwill in dental practice valuationsLegal IssuesNew details emerge in dentist’s fatal hit-and-run casePediatricsAmino acid may fight caries better than fluoride