Orthodontic Products News

Henry Schein Works with Sikka Software

7/24/2008

Sirona and Patterson Sponsor 3D Dental Imaging Summit

7/23/2008

Sirona Dental Systems and Patterson Dental are sponsoring a 3D dental imaging summit, which will be held on September 5, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio.

New Technology May Spot Tooth Decay As Soon As It Begins

7/22/2008

A new technology that spots tooth decay almost as soon as it has begun promises to reduce the need for drilling and filling.

Plak Smacker Introduces the Penguin Suction Cup Toothbrush

7/21/2008

Plak Smacker introduces its Penguin Suction Cup toothbrush for children ages 2 to 4.

Tom Brokaw To Kick Off ADA 2008 Distinguished Speaker Series

7/17/2008

The ADA has announced that Tom Brokaw, award-winning broadcast journalist and author, will kick off its 2008 Distinguished Speaker Series, on October 17, 2008, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Brokaws presentation is titled "An Anchorman Looks at the World."

Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is Best Resolved with Orthodontic Expansion and Adenotonsillectomy

7/16/2008

According to a study published in the July 1 issue of the journal Sleep, treating pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with orthodontic expansion or adenotonsillectomy improves symptoms, but most young children need both treatments to have complete resolution of OSA symptoms.

The Dawson Academy Offers Natural Dentition Courses

7/15/2008

The Dawson Academy is offering a hands-on course on how to evaluate and efficiently equilibrate a patient's natural dentition. The 3-day course, called The Art & Science of Equilibration, will take place from September 15 to 17, 2008, and November 3 to 5, 2008, at The Dawson Academy in St. Petersburg, Fla.

OSAP Appoints New Chair and Board Members

7/14/2008

The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has selected Lori Paulson to serve as chair of its board of directors for the 2008-2009 fiscal year. The organization also announced three new board members: Doug Braendle, Boyd Relac, and Chris Rice.

Study Finds Most Effective Dental Braces Are Least Attractive

7/11/2008

According to a survey about orthodontic braces, less metal is more attractive. Lingual and aligner appliances ranked the highest in looks, while appliances that combine clear ceramic brackets with thin metal or clear wires were more desirable than appliances that use metal brackets and metal wires.

Sesame Communications Offers Integration to All Dental Software Companies

7/10/2008

Sesame Communications has opened access to its patient relationship management system to any dental software company wishing to integrate.

Ultradent Offers Discounts to Practices Affected by the Midwest Flood

7/9/2008

For dental practices in the Midwest affected by the flood this past spring, Ultradent is offering a discount through August 31 on supplies required to help reestablish a functional practice.

Researchers Find that Embrace Wetbond Inhibits Bacteria

7/8/2008

According to a study conducted by researchers at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Embrace WetBond Pit and Fissure Sealant, manufactured by Pulpdent Corp, inhibits bacteria.

Mouth Piercings Increase the Risk of Tooth Fractures and Gum Disease

7/7/2008

According to a study conducted by Liran Levin, DDS, a dentist from the Department of Oral Rehabilitation in the School of Dental Medicine at Tel Aviv University, teens with oral piercings are at high risk for tooth fractures and gum disease.

OSAP Celebrates Infection Control on the Red Carpet

7/3/2008

The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP), Annapolis, Md, rewarded the winners of its "I See IC" Contest during a red-carpet event at the OSAP Symposium in Palm Springs, Calif, on June 13.

CliniPix Introduces Tri-View Photography Stand

7/2/2008

CliniPix introduces its Tri-View Photography Stand.

Is Tooth Grinding Linked To Poor Performance in School?

7/1/2008

According to a study conducted at West Virginia University, tooth grinding is associated with poor pre-school performance.

Good Dental Hygiene May Help Prevent Heart Infection

6/27/2008

According to research published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, good dental hygiene may be crucial in preventing heart valve infection.

DentLight Introduces FUSION for 2008

6/26/2008

DentLight introduces the 2008 version of the FUSIONTM LED curing light. FUSION, made in the US, is a cordless curing light with solid metal body design. It uses a patent-pending focused LED beam technology that produces a 1500 mW/cm2 light beam.

The Anaheim Group Introduces 2008 Dental Industry Metrics Report

6/25/2008

The Anaheim Group, publisher of Dentalfax Weekly, introduces the 2008 Dental Industry Metrics Report. The 476-page report contains performance data on 100 publicly traded dental industry companies. It includes companies based in the US, Germany, China, England, Switzerland, Belgium, Japan, Sweden, and New Zealand.

J. Morita Introduces 3D Technology

6/24/2008

J. Morita USA introduces its 3D Accuitomo 80, a third-generation CBCT unit with a voxel size of 80 μm (micrometer) and an expanded field of view of up to 80 x 80 mm.