Ongoing Research for Longer Lasting Dental Materials
There is ongoing research by the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry to make dental materials last longer. Kfor.com recently reported on this initiative from … more
Dental Materials
With So Many Materials to Choose, What is the Best Choice for a Single Crown?
Fixed restorations have come a long way since the early days of cast gold restorations with pyroplast (acrylic) facings. New materials are being developed, techniques … more
The Incredible Bulk: DMG Ecosite Bulk Fill And Ecosite Bond System Approved In Canada
Award-winning materials available to Canadian dental practices on October 1, 2019 DMG today announced that its new generation bulk fill composite and universal bond system … more
Researcher Earns Grant to Seek Longer-Lasting Tooth-Colored Fillings
When dentists discover cavities in their patients, they are often filled with a tooth-colored material that looks just like a person’s own teeth. However, tooth-colored … more
NovoMatrix™ – The Next Generation Soft-Tissue Augmentation Material
When choosing a biomaterial, there is a strong demand in clinical practice for predictable outcomes. For over 20 years, LifeCell™, an Allergan affiliate and leading … more
DMG’s New Precision Placement Delivery System for Dental Materials Enhances Dental Workflow
DMG, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of restorative materials and preventive products, has introduced a precision placement delivery system for a wide range of … more
Dentsply Sirona, Carbon Announce Collaboration to Revolutionize Digital Denture Materials
The past few years have yielded technology advancements for digital denture fabrication. However, the majority of units are still produced using traditional methods. Dentsply Sirona … more
Bioactive Giomer Materials Can Help Improve Clinical Outcomes
Bioactive Dental Materials Today’s patients seek treatments that are not only aesthetic but also innocuous, healing and have beneficial influence on their overall health. Over … more
Glass Ionomer Fissure Sealants for Proactive Intervention
Occlusal decay and its consequences have a major impact on the dental health of our patients. It is the single most common chronic childhood disease … more
New Dental Reconstruction Material Offers Unparalleled Improvements Over Acrylate-Based Fillers
Soon you may no longer have to worry about how long your dental repairs will last. A new dental reconstruction material developed in Sweden offers … more
The Intra-Oral Mandibular Ramus Block Autograft: Still a Relevant Procedure Today?
Introduction With advances in dental materials, instruments, imaging and minimally invasive surgical techniques, one may question the use of the intra-oral block autograft as a … more
New Dental Product May Slash Treatment Costs
In New Zealand, hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent treating bone fractures and on dental surgery every day – but a new material created … more
Bioceramic Dispersion Root Filling: Revision of Legacy Obturation Protocols
Despite the fact that degradation and dissolution of gutta-percha (GP) and sealer (SE) jeopardize positive treatment outcomes, these legacy materials are still used in diverse … more
Proposal to Eliminate Dental Amalgam Use Gains Momentum
A coalition of 50 environmental, public health, and children’s rights groups called for an end to the controversial filling material – dental amalgam – in … more
Shofu Dental Corporation Composite has Low-Shrink Attributes and Bioactive Giomer Chemistry
Shofu Dental Corporation, a leading manufacturer of award-winning dental materials and equipment, introduced Beautifil II LS (Low Shrink), a ground-breaking hybrid composite formulated to minimize … more
Velox by Structo: The World’s First Desktop 3D Printer with Integrated Autonomous Post-Processing
▪ World’s first desktop 3D printer with integrated fully-autonomous post processing to streamline in-office dental appliance manufacturing. ▪ Go from designed dental appliance straight to … more
Dental Patients Should Maximize Their Benefits with Quality Care and Materials This Holiday Season
As the calendar year comes to an end, the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) is reminding patients to take advantage of any unused dental … more
New Dental Material Resists Plaque and Kills Microbes
Dentists rely on composite materials to perform restorative procedures, such as filling cavities. Yet these materials, like tooth enamel, can be vulnerable to the growth … more
Pentron Launches Breeze RMGI, A New Cement Delivering Long-Term Restorations
Pentron, a leading manufacturer of innovative products for dental procedures has announced the launch of its new Breeze™ RMGI luting cement. Breeze RMGI, now available … more
Shofu Dental Introduces Composite with Low-Shrink Attributes and Bioactive Giomer Chemistry
Shofu Dental Corporation, a leading manufacturer of award-winning dental materials and equipment, introduced Beautifil II LS (Low Shrink), a ground-breaking hybrid composite formulated to minimize … more