New treatment for TMJ dislocationA recent study in the journal Anesthesia Progress presents a new technique for treating dislocation of the TMJ (temporomandibular joint) using a deep temporal nerve block.Hypermobility and or dislocation of…

Ronald J. Hunt Becomes ADEA PresidentWASHINGTON, DC—Ronald J. Hunt, D.D.S., M.S., Harry Lyons Professor and Dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry, was installed as ADEA President on March 18 at the 2009 ADEA…

ADEA to Testify Before House Appropriations Subcommittee in Support of Dental Education and Research Washington, D.C. – On behalf of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), James Q. Swift, D.D.S., will testify on March 18, 2009 in…

Product Spotlights March 2009   Cavitron ThinSert: The new Cavitron THINsert™ ultrasonic insert delivers ultrasonic ease with hand scaling access. The insert works... Click to read more . Colgate Total Advanced Clean: Colgate…

Study Shows the Butler Paste Free Prophy is Safer on Cosmetic Restorations Than Polishing PasteCHICAGO – March 16, 2009 – A recent study conducted by the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Dentistry revealed industry…

Sirona’s Two New Panoramic Bitewing ProgramsAvailable for the ORTHOPHOS® XG 5 and XGPlus SystemsLong Island City, NY – March 16, 2009 – Sirona Dental Systems, makers of innovative dental digital radiography technology, are proud to…

PLAK SMACKER INTRODUCES NEW BANILLA BLING AND BABY BLING TOOTHPASTE CORONA, CA Plak Smacker’s new Banilla Bling and Baby Bling toothpaste packs the sweet flavor of vanilla ice cream into a healthy toothpaste which contains no saccharin or…

Vision USA seizes the light Vision USA's Bright Star LED Portable system offers a number of headset viewing options, and features. All our Bright Star LED system are available with cushioned headbands or clip on's that can attach to any

Ultradent Dedicates New 65,000 Square Foot Manufacturing Facility ExpansionSOUTH JORDAN, Utah, March 16 2009 – Ultradent Products, Inc. will dedicate its new manufacturing facility, located at 10075 South Jordan Parkway, with a ribbon…

The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation Announces New Appointments March 16, 2009 – Washington, D.C. Charles Cohen, Chairman of the Board, of the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation (DTAF) announced the appointment of Kevin Thomas as Executive…