Experience with an aggressive patient is nothing new for most dentists
A study from NYU College of Dentistry finds many dentists have experienced aggression—verbal, physical, reputational—from patients.
Formlabs announces reformulated Draft Resin for rapid 3D printing
The reformulated printing resin is designed for rapid production of dental models.
EverSmile's PreOp rinse said to kill coronavirus
EverSmile's PreOp Foaming Rinse is said to kill 99.7% of human coronavirus and 99.999% of unwanted oral bacteria.
Carestream Dental partners with Simply Implant Institute
The 2 companies will offer Simply Implant Institue students CE courses using Carestream services.
Heartland Dental sees record annual growth
The organization now supports dentists across 38 states.
Align Technology seeks dismissal in litigation against 3Shape
New research identifies the mechanism connecting gum disease with systemic health
Researchers from University of Toronto's Faculty of Dentistry believe they've found the way the body connects its response to gum disease to its response to other systemic inflammatory issues.
Align Technology launches Invisalign G8 with SmartForce Aligner Activation
The latest update to the Invisalign clear aligner platform adds SmartForce Aligner Activation where areas of the aligner are contoured for the specific force required to drive precise tooth movements.
Dental Mastermind Series: Episode 1 - Are we essential?
The dental mastermind group discusses the COVID-19 pandemic and the dental practice shutdown to determine if dentistry is essential and if so, how to avoid future shutdown orders.
Kempii releases eco-friendly toothbrush
The brush is designed to be biodegradable using a bamboo alternative, Bambuplast.
Align Technology files suit against 3Shape for additional patent infringements
The lawsuit claims that 3Shape has violated 7 additional Align Technology patents.
Dr. B Dental Solutions launches new Denture & Mouth Toothbrush
The new brush is designed to help patients care for both natural teeth and full, partial, and overdenture appliances.
Ultradent introduces Umbrella soft tissue retractor
Ultradent's new soft tissue retractor features a tongue guard that aids in patient comfort.
Technology Insights: LumiCare caries detection rinse from GreenMark BioMedical
GreenMark BioMedical founder and CEO Steven Bloembergen, Ph.D. explains the new LumiCare caries detection rinse which was named a 2020 Cellerant Best of Class Technology award winner.
Henry Schein, ADEA donate masks for dental schools, programs
The ADEA and Henry Schein are working with FEMA to distribute KN95 masks to US dental schools and allied programs.
Study finds fewer than 1% of U.S. dentists have tested positive for COVID-19
In a new study published by The Journal of the American Dental Association, fewer than 1% of dentists were found to have contracted COVID-19 despite the profession being seen as high risk.
Henry Schein reaches agreement to purchase The Dentists Supply Company
The Dentists Supply Company Powered by Henry Schein will launch in late October.
The ADA (Virtual) Annual Meeting Starts Today
The ADA FDC Virtual Connect Conference kicks off tonight and runs online for the next three days with speakers, continuing education, and social networking events.
Carestream Dental donates equipment to nonprofit NGO
The company supplied intraoral scanners to the nonprofit organization, Mercy Ships.
Air filtration unit features technology developed for the International Space Station
The Beyond Guardian Air system is designed to help keep indoor air clean and safe thanks to technology originally developed by NASA researchers.
Polaroid to have Good Doctors, USA manufacture new Polaroid dental equipment
A new partnership agreement will have Good Doctors, USA providing manufacturing service for a new line of Polaroid oral health products.
VOCO releases new GrandioSO Light Flow composite
GrandioSO Light Flow is the company's new nano-hybrid flowable composite.
HuFriedyGroup introduces Harmony Ergonomic Scalers
HuFriedyGroup releases new Harmony Ergonomic Scaler, which uses TrueFit Technology to reduce the amount of force clinicians need to apply.
OrthoSelect will manufacture, distribute Owen Splint
The orthodontics software company will be the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the Owen Tripod Splint using Keystone's KeySplint Soft resin.
Midmark launches Sterilizer Data Logger and updates M3 Steam Sterilizer
With a new Sterilizer Data Logger and an updated M3 Steam Sterilizer, Midmark aims to help keep dental practices safe and efficient.
Crest launches new Whitening Emulsions system
Crest's Whitening Emulsions are designed for quick application for whiter teeth.
Artificial intelligence outperforms experienced clinicians in radiograph diagnostics study
A study published in early September finds that artificial intelligence-powered diagnostic platforms can identify tooth decay from x-rays more accurately and consistently than human clinicians.
New small, smart oral irrigator designed to help with oral care on the go
Chinese company launches Oclean W1 and describes it as the smallest and smartest oral irrigator available
Apteryx Imaging to collaborate with Trestle GmBH on AI applications
Apteryx Imaging has partnered with the German company to develop AI software for dentistry.
FDA updates amalgam guidance for at-risk groups
The FDA has updated its recommendations surrounding the use of dental amalgam in certain at-risk populations.
