Smart Technology with New Capabilities DentalEZ ® is excited to launch a new product platform introducing benefits from the company’s recent evolution into becoming a technology innovator addressing real, everyday challenges in dentistry. The new Aeras™ Intelligent Platform introduction includes two major product launches: the Aeras 500 Elite Handpiece by Star ®, and the Aeras … Read more
Colgate has unveiled a line of vegan, gluten-free products that have no artificial flavors, sweeteners or colors. They sound like part of the latest natural food trend … but the products are toothpaste, mouthwash and toothbrushes. Colgate-Palmolive (CL) on Monday announced the launch of Colgate Zero products, which appear to be aimed at the same … Read more
Henry Schein honored for 9th consecutive year; Recognition honors companies that take the long view with a purpose-based strategy and strive to create positive change throughout their global communities. Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader … Read more
One of the keys to achieving a successful, durable restoration that retains the structural integrity of the tooth is the ability to preserve as much dentin as possible during an endodontic treatment. This also has the benefit of leaving more options for restorative treatment. In order to develop a new treatment solution that addressed the … Read more
After 43 years of filling cavities and pulling teeth, Illinois dentist Peter Glatz decided to chuck it all in December 2018 and pursue his real dream: working as a line cook at a gourmet restaurant. “Although I’ve never been motivated by making a fortune, the climate of running a dental practice had changed,” said Glatz, … Read more
Annual Awards Presented for Scientific Excellence, Charitable Care and Community Impact at the 155th Midwinter Meeting In recognition of their outstanding contributions to the dental profession and overall community impact, the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) honored three individuals for their dedication to academic and scientific excellence, volunteer services, efforts to provide access to care to … Read more
The oral surgeon accused of sexually assaulting sedated patients has not been formally charged yet in the criminal case, but he already has a $4 million civil judgment against him. Michael Lee Hasson, 56, of Wrightsville Beach, was arrested Jan. 31, 2019, and charged with three counts of sexual battery. More were added in April … Read more
KaVo Imaging unveiled an all-new addition—KaVo IXS—to its sensor portfolio at the 2020 Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting. KaVo IXS intraoral X-ray sensors come to fruition after years of product development and customer feedback. “We incorporated the successes from our line of Gendex sensors and added customer-requested enhancements,” said Jordan Reiss, Director of Product Management, KaVo … Read more
Divisional name and purpose align with expanded capabilities around performance, protection, education, and compliance Hu-Friedy, the world leader in dental instrument manufacturing and instrument reprocessing workflows, today introduced HuFriedyGroup as the Dental Division of Cantel. This announcement follows an extensive and ongoing integration period that began in October when Cantel officially completed the acquisition of Hu-Friedy. As … Read more
ORCA Simplifies Daily Processes for Dentists, Features Include AI-Powered Patient Intent and Production Tools Dental Whale, the nation’s leading provider of dental solutions and education, today unveiled ORCA, a revolutionary intelligence-backed software, among more than 650 exhibiting companies at the Chicago Dental Society’s 155th Midwinter Meeting. Attendees can witness first-hand how ORCA places dentists in … Read more
vhf is pleased to announce that Patterson Dental is adding the highly automated milling and grinding machine R5 to their U.S. portfolio. The prestigious dental supply company will launch their broadened vhf offerings at their Chicago Midwinter Meeting booth. The CEO of vhf Inc., Dr. Nicolas Rohde, is delighted about this extended cooperation: “We are … Read more
The top dentist and public face of SmileDirectClub is at risk of losing his California license following a two-year state dental board investigation, records reviewed by Reuters show. The California disciplinary process underway against dentist Jeffrey A. Sulitzer, SmileDirectClub’s chief clinical officer, is the latest threat facing the high-flying tele-dentistry firm, which promises to straighten … Read more
The company unveiled the new monolithic full-arch restoration at the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) Midwinter Meeting. Glidewell today unveiled a new esthetic formulation of its popular BruxZir® Implant Prosthesis, a product that was launched in 2013 as a durable, lifelike alternative to the acrylic hybrid denture. The BruxZir Esthetic Implant Prosthesis, which features superior translucency … Read more
“The Right Amount of Natural”—ARM & HAMMER™ Essentials Toothpaste is Made with 100% Natural Baking Soda and Clinically Proven Benefits For more than 170 years, ARM & HAMMER™ (Church & Dwight Co., Inc.) has been the original baking soda toothpaste brand for professionals and consumers alike. Now, they are extending their purity standard once again … Read more
Introducing the All-purpose, Universal Cleaner for Extra-oral and Intra-oral Use on Tooth Structure and Prosthetics Kuraray Noritake has once again reinvented a dental category by launching its latest innovation: KATANA™ Intra-oral and Restoration Cleaner. One common problem encountered during the trial fitting of a restoration is the weakening of bond strength after cementation. This happens … Read more
dentalcorp, Canada’s largest and leading network of dental clinics, announced the creation of a new scholarship program that supports the next generation of oral healthcare professionals. Each year, one graduating student in dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental assisting programs at Canadian institutions will have their tuition fees fully reimbursed and receive a multi-year contract at … Read more
Mayor Greg Dionne says he plans to bring a request to council for specialized parking access to the new downtown University of Saskatchewan campus. Dionne made the announcement after meeting with Dr. Doug Brothwell, the dean at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Dentistry, in Saskatoon on Feb. 13. The goal is to create five … Read more
Fluoride helps prevent tooth day — but too much of it can actually negatively affect oral hygiene, a new analysis has suggested. In findings published Tuesday in Science Signaling, researchers have expanded their understanding of how a condition called fluorosis develops. Fluorosis, or over-exposure to fluoride in childhood, can result in damage to tooth enamel, the … Read more
Glidewell Intelligent Manufacturing (IM) Creates More Accurate BruxZir® Restorations with Greater Speed and Quality; No Clinical Equipment Upgrades Necessary Glidewell, a global leader in dental innovation and laboratory services, will preview a revolutionary new development in custom restoration manufacturing at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting in Chicago, IL, Feb. 20-22, 2020. Glidewell Intelligent Manufacturing (IM) propels … Read more
New Digital Technology: Amann Girrbach PL900S Mill, Planmeca Emerald S Scanner, and the Dentsply Sirona CEREC® Primemill Henry Schein Exclusives: Clinician’s Choice Bluewave™ Laser, Reveal Clear Aligners, and The Wand® by Milestone Scientific Enhanced Practice Management Software: Dentrix Smart Image 2.0 From Henry Schein One Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSIC), today announced its lineup of new … Read more