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DENTSPLY, DIO enter strategic partnership for dental implant production

DENTSPLY International Inc. announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with DIO Corporation, based in Busan, South Korea. DIO operations include a state-of-the art manufacturing facility in Busan, producing dental implant devices and associated accessories, which are marketed in numerous countries including many emerging markets.

9 Dec 2010

Objet, Clearstep enter collaboration for digital orthodontic solutions

Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, today announced collaboration with Clearstep Laboratories, a leading provider of digital orthodontic solutions. Objet's high resolution, 3D printing systems will facilitate Clearstep™ to become more efficient in manufacturing custom-made orthodontic clear aligners on a mass scale. Working together, Clearstep and Objet will bring the advantages of digital printing technology to orthodontics.

8 Dec 2010

SimpliClear Full braces solution can treat teeth misalignments

BioMers Pte Ltd, a portfolio company of Nanostart AG, has announced the initial market launch of its new flagship product line, the SimpliClear Full orthodontic system. These completely translucent dental braces may be used to treat patients even with severe misalignment of teeth which has, until now, only been possible with unsightly metal braces.

29 Nov 2010

Study examines two primary treatments for bilateral cleft lip and palate

It may look the same, but it doesn't chew the same. Different dental treatment options for bilateral cleft lip and palate may result in similar aesthetic appearance, but they produce definite differences in jaw function. People with clefts of the lip and palate often have dental anomalies as well. The number, shape, and position of teeth can be affected. In particular, the permanent lateral incisor is frequently absent or misshapen.

25 Nov 2010

SensAble expands dental lab presence in Germany

SensAble Technologies Inc., a leading provider of dental restoration design and fabrication solutions, 3D modeling software and haptic devices, announced that it has appointed Antonius Koester, GmbH & Co, KG as its first dental reseller in Germany - and named R+K CAD/CAM Technologie, GmbH & Co., KG, as the first German Authorized Production Center partner.

17 Sep 2010

OrthoAccel Technologies announces commercial plans for United Kingdom

OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc. has announced commercial plans for the United Kingdom that entail considerable business activity and economic impact. Last year, the Company hired a Director of Sales based in Wales. Recently, a full-market UK release of the AcceleDent System was reported. In conjunction with this product introduction at the British Orthodontic Conference, OrthoAccel has publicized plans to host a private lecture and reception to provide scientific data and education to doctors on this new technology that shortens orthodontic treatment time.

15 Sep 2010

OrthoAccel Technologies to host private lecture for orthodontic specialists in Brighton

OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc. has announced its plans to host a private lecture and reception for orthodontic specialists in Brighton during the British Orthodontic Conference.

8 Sep 2010

OrthoAccel announces full-market release of AcceleDent dental device

OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc. announced this week that following a successful limited market release of AcceleDent last October it will be initiating a full-market release throughout the United Kingdom this coming September. Availability of AcceleDent, which is a regulated medical device and only available to dental professionals to prescribe to their patients, will be featured at the British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) next month in Brighton.

31 Aug 2010

Dr. Robert Mondavi offers new patients special promotion in dental care

Dr. Robert Mondavi, dentist in Torrance CA, would like to offer all new patients a special promotion in dental care. This special offer will include a basic cleaning, examination of teeth and gums, X-rays, and Free Home Bleaching, all for the incredible price of only $60.00.

7 Aug 2010

Western Dental Services opens new office in Porterville to provide dentistry services

Western Dental Services, Inc., California's neighborhood dentist and one of the nation's leading dental health maintenance organizations, is opening a combined family dentistry, specialty, cosmetic, and orthodontics office in Porterville, Calif., on August 13, 2010. The office will provide a full range of family dentistry services, specialty care, and cosmetic dentistry, including white fillings, veneers, crowns, dental implants, ZOOM! whitening, oral surgery, periodontics, pedodontics, and complete orthodontic services by certified specialists and experienced providers.

5 Aug 2010

Tongue piercing can result in serious injury: Research

First, your child gets her tongue pierced. Then, as if you needed something else, she starts "playing" with the tiny barbell-shaped stud, pushing it against her upper front teeth. And before you know it, she forces a gap between those teeth -- a fraction-of-an-inch gap that may cost thousands of dollars in orthodontic bills to straighten.

3 Aug 2010

National Dentex completes Merger Agreement

National Dentex Corporation, one of the largest owner/operators of dental laboratories in North America, announced that earlier today its shareholders adopted and approved the Agreement and Plan of Merger among GDC Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, Royal Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Parent and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of GeoDigm Corporation, a Minnesota corporation and National Dentex.

30 Jul 2010

Britain plans to decentralize NHS, tranfer budget to general practitioners

British officials are proposing a plan to decentralize the National Health Service, news outlets report.

27 Jul 2010

Affordable orthodontic treatment for children

Don't wait until school starts to begin planning your child's orthodontic care. Think you can't afford it? Think again. Even in today's tough economy, families have an affordable option for providing orthodontic treatment to their children.

14 Jul 2010

Study finds 18% of pediatric patients at-risk for sleep-related breathing disorders

According to new research that will be presented on Saturday, June 5, at the 19th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, an estimated 18 percent of pediatric patients in a University of North Carolina-based study were at-risk for sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD). Importantly, pediatric risk was not associated with any demographic or craniofacial characteristics, as it is in adults, making it difficult to detect.

5 Jun 2010

New research: Questionnaires can help dentists screen for SDB in pediatric population

According to new research that will receive the Graduate Student Research Award on Saturday, June 5, at the 19th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, questionnaires can help dentists screen for sleep-disordered breathing in a pediatric population. SDB includes obstructive sleep apnea, upper-airway resistance syndrome, and snoring.

5 Jun 2010

DENTSPLY International reports 7.7% increase in first-quarter 2010 net sales

DENTSPLY International Inc. today announced sales and earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2010. Net sales in the first quarter of 2010 increased 7.7% to $545.9 million compared to $506.9 million reported for the first quarter of 2009.

29 Apr 2010

NIDCR awards Selenium $912,943 grant for development of antimicrobial dental devices and water lines

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a two-year $912,943 grant to biopharmaceutical company Selenium, Ltd. to support the development of antimicrobial dental devices and water lines. In the two-part grant the NIH has approved $492,972 for year one and $419,971 for year two dependent on achieving year one objectives.

29 Apr 2010

OrthoAccel Technologies' AcceleDent System receives award for excellence in design

OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc. announced this week that it received a Bronze Award at the 23rd Annual Excellence in Design competition. The AcceleDent System, which is an acceleration device to enhance orthodontics, was recognized by Appliance Design magazine in the Medical, Laboratory, & Test Equipment category.

24 Apr 2010

Align Technology reports 28.5% increase year-over-year in first-quarter revenues

Align Technology, Inc. today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, ended March 31, 2010.

22 Apr 2010