Tom's of Maine Dental Health for All program awards $100,000 to five mobile dental clinic
March 21st 2012KENNEBUNK, Maine, March 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom's of Maine announced today the five winning mobile dental clinics of its 2011 Dental Health for All™ (DHFA) program. Determined by public vote, these 501(c)3 non-profit clinics in good standing will split $100,000 to grow and support mobile programs that offer critical, easy-to-access dental care in local communities. This year's DHFA program focused solely on expanding dental clinics in the field so they can bring "goodness on the go" to those unable to afford an exam or coverage.
Long-time hygienist publishes Self Help Guide to Dental Hygiene
March 21st 2012Our mouth is the doorway to the rest of the body. It delivers our words, smiles or grimaces, and feeds us. Most people tend to ignore the body in general in the absence of pain. The same is especially true for the mouth. The problem with this way of thinking is that once pain develops in the mouth the oral problem is now severe. As a dental hygienist we have a lot of information from the experiences of helping others with their teeth. If we just had more time to share this with you these are the things we would say.
Added sugar in raisin cereals increases acidity of dental plaque
March 21st 2012Elevated dental plaque is a risk factor tat contributes to cavities in children. But eating bran flakes with raisins containing no added sugar does not promote more acid in dental plaque than bran flakes alone, according to new research at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Studies have shown that raisins are rapidly cleared from the surface fo the teeth just like apples, bananas and chocolate.
Instrumentation for all-ceramics
March 21st 2012Through the accelerated advancement of CAD/CAM technology and material science, dentists have several new, high strength all-ceramic materials in the indirect portfolio to choose from. The recent dramatic increase in the cost of gold in combination with current economic conditions is accelerating demand for these new products. Dentists are prescribing these new metal-free all-ceramic restorations at a rapidly accelerating pace.
"Two-photon lithography" allows faster 3D printing on a nanometer scale.
March 13th 2012A team at the Vienna University of Technology recently set a speed record for 3D printing on a nano-scale with a new "two-photon lithography" technology that uses a focused laser to print solid objects from a liquid resin.
Hu-Friedy's Nevi 4 mascot adds museum induction to its list of accomplishments
March 5th 2012The Hu-Friedy Nevi 4 mascot has traveled the globe, and a photograph of the mascot with a young Haitian girl was even featured in Dental Products Report's December 2011 Top 100 issue. Now Nevi 4 has found itself inducted into the National Museum of Dentistry. For more details on the honor, see the recent press release below from Hu-Friedy.
Safco Dental Supply now an authorized dealer of Pentron Clinical products
March 2nd 2012Safco Dental Supply Company, located in Buffalo Grove, Ill., recently announced that it has become an authorized dealer of Pentron Clinical products. The partnership will broaden Safco’s portfolio of high-quality dental supplies giving customers even more product choices.
Sun Dental Labs add to digital dentistry workflows with 3D Systems 3D printers
February 27th 2012With an eye toward enhancing the efficiency of its all-digital workflows, Sun dental Labs recently announced the addition of several 3D Systems 3D printers to its technology portfolio. The Florida-based, international full-service lab plans to use the printers in production of both fixed restorations and removable appliances.
CDS Foundation restores access to care in DuPage County
February 24th 2012The Chicago Dental Society Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Chicago Dental Society, announced this week plans to open a dental clinic in DuPage County by working with volunteers from the recently closed dental program at DuPage Community Clinic.