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
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
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
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
Versatile Zirconium Oxide to Supplement the All-Ceramic Range
Beside lithium disilicate, monolithic zirconium oxide is one of the most commonly used all-ceramic materials due to its high flexural strength and fracture toughness. Given … more
Shofu Unveils Hybrid Material for CEREC Restorations
Shofu Dental Corporation, a leading manufacturer of award-winning dental materials and equipment, unshrouded HC Blocks/Discs—proprietary hybrid ceramic materials for CAD/CAM-based restorative dentistry with CEREC—and a … more
The Evolution of Glass Ionomer Restorative Materials
Glass ionomers have enjoyed many firsts in dentistry. They were the first materials designed to resist recurrent decay. They were the first bioactive materials, which … more
Altering Vertical Dimension with Bonded Composite
Abstract This case report demonstrates the importance of careful diagnosis and treatment planning to effectively treat a worn dentition in a conservative manner while maximizing … more
Lead Bioceramic Researcher at NuSmile Won 2016 Dr. Edward B. Shils Award
NuSmile Ltd. today announced that Dr. Carolyn Primus, leader of its research efforts in bioceramic materials, was a recent winner of the 2016 Dr. Edward … more