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New thermoplastic dental material challenges the classics
At first glance it may appear to be a typo, but a Swiss company has developed a thermoplastic dental material called PEKK that can be used for a broader range of temporary applications than the more established PEEK.
February 9, 2012
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Digital impressioning goes ultrasonic
While light-based intraoral scanning systems offer many advantages over conventional impressioning, they still have one great disadvantage: Moisture, blood, and saliva can get in the way, making subgingival margins difficult to capture. German researchers say ultrasound bypasses this problem.
June 6, 2011
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Dental vendors, practitioners upbeat at crowded IDS 2011
With more exhibitors and attendees than ever before, the 2011 International Dental Show in Cologne, Germany, last week reflected a return to profitability for dentistry in many parts of the world. New products and technologies abounded as well.
March 27, 2011
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Germany grapples with age limits for dentists
A European Court of Justice ruling has reconciled a general ban on age discrimination with Germany's historic practice of setting age limits on state dentists. But the ruling leaves open the possibility that age limits could one day be imposed on all dentists in Germany.
January 27, 2010
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Clinical
Germany includes dentists in e-health initiative
The U.S. is not alone in its struggles to implement healthcare reforms that reduce costs and improve care. Germany's new e-health card -- the first phase of a mammoth health care informatics initiative -- is meeting with resistance from some dental and medical professionals.
November 12, 2009
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Dental Specialties
IDS 2009: Small companies offer big surprises
With more than 1,800 exhibitors from 57 countries, it is not surprising that the International Dental Show in Germany last month served as the launching pad for dozens of new and innovative dental products.
April 22, 2009
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Implants
Two-step zirconia implants debut at IDS 2009
Up to now, zirconia implants have been available only as single-step systems, which has limited their application. But at least five two-step zirconia implant systems were on display at the International Dental Show (IDS) in Germany, and all are expected to roll out this year.
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IDS 2009 leaves dental industry smiling
COLOGNE, GERMANY - Despite turmoil in the worldwide economy, attendance and orders were up at the International Dental Show (IDS), 'the world's largest dental trade show.'
March 29, 2009
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