FEFU Scientists Likely Found Way To Grow New Teeth For Patients

A group of histologists and dentists from School of Biomedicine, Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU), teamed up with Russian and Japanese colleagues and found cells that are probably responsible for the formation of human dental tissue. Researchers propose to apply the study outcome within the development of bioengineering techniques in dentistry aimed at growing new … Read more

RIM banks on ‘digital wallets’ – watch for it, tis how you’ll be paid

By James Berkow, Postmedia News Research In Motion Ltd. is pushing its BlackBerry smart-phones into a market still dominated by folded pieces of leather. In the first step toward having Black-Berry smartphones take the place of physical wallets and security key cards, RIM announced a pilot project Wednesday that will see hundreds of Telefonica Digital … Read more

Researchers develop software to improve attachment for dental crowns

From Dental Tribune GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg are currently developing a method to determine exactly how a tooth should be ground down in order to attach a dental crown to it. The method is expected to result in significantly cheaper and faster treatment, with a reduced risk of patients … Read more

Renovating your office and don’t have a clue

Most of us may be practicing longer than we thought thanks to the economy, or not, but the look and feel of our offices are very much the focus of customer service. As always, in that this week is dedicated to the world that Steve Jobs built, I offer you six APP’s which can turn … Read more

3M Donation Advances Digital Dentistry at U.S. Dental Schools

From Market Watch – the Wall Street Journal – August 1, 2011 Schools that meet established criteria to receive Lava Chairside Oral Scanner C.O.S. Systems ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug 01, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — By the end of 2011, dental programs from selected schools across the nation will be able to offer hands-on training with some … Read more

Apple rumored to be working on iOS-powered HDTVs for late 2011

Your reception area just got the gift of the century; by Josh Ong – Apple Insider June 21, 2011 – Oral Health has partnered with MyDentalHub.com to create a new blog MyDentalChronicles …..the company was among the first to see the future of patient education as residing in the iCloud…..if this iOS-powered connected TV is … Read more

Innovative dental camera to launch in 2012

From my buddy Dhru Shah at Dentinal Tubules – June 21, 2011 – FIRST DAY OF SUMMER A team of scientists from the University of Liverpool has won an award for developing a device that can identify early tooth decay and plaque before it is visible to the eye. The innovation, iDENTifi, comprises a clinical digital … Read more

Academy of Osseointegration to meet in Washington – Tea Baggers up in arms over stem cell bone regenerative techniques

The Academy of Osseointegration’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C., will focus on ‘Combining Fundamental Principles with New Technologies.’ (DTI/Photo stock.xchg) Feb 22, 2011 | USA – FROM DENTAL TRIBUNE INTERNATIONAL by Academy of Osseointegration WASHINGTON, DC: Recognizing implant dentistry‘s global reach,the Academy of Osseointegration will introduce an International Symposium to highlight clinical research,technology and treatment … Read more