Archive for the ‘Dentistry’ Category
Monday, March 3rd, 2008
3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC), a leading provider of 3-D Modeling, Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing solutions, has announced that Sirona Dental Systems, Inc., a pioneer in digital dentistry and a leading producer of dental CAD/CAM systems, has chosen its InVision® DP (Dental Professional) 3-D Modeler to launch Sirona's new infiniDent ...
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Thursday, February 28th, 2008
The British Dental Association (BDA) applauds the High Court's decision to rule against primary care trusts imposing an unfair termination clause in a dental contract, following Eddie Crouch's legal challenge this week.
Peter Ward, BDA's chief executive said:
"We are delighted that Eddie Crouch won his case against the unreasonable term in ...
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Monday, February 25th, 2008
The results are in! The Tooth Fairy PollSM from Securian Dental plans reports an increase in the current average "gift" U.S. children receive from the Tooth Fairy. Children receive an average of $2.09 per tooth, which is up from last year's gift of $1.71 - a 22 percent increase. Tooth ...
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Monday, February 18th, 2008
Delta Dental of Missouri (Delta Dental), the largest dental benefits provider in Missouri, announced the introduction of its new MAXAdvantageSM benefit option that effectively extends the amount of treatment covered under the plan year maximum benefit amount (the dollar value limit of coverage for each member for each benefit year). ...
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Friday, November 30th, 2007
The Chipping Manor Dental Practice from Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, was last night named as the first winner of the British Dental Association (BDA) Good Practice Scheme Practice-of-the-Year Award.
The award, open to all members of the BDA Good Practice Scheme, recognises outstanding commitment to patient care by the whole dental team. The ...
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Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
BDA Executive Board Chair Susie Sanderson has called for an honest and passionate debate about the impact of the 2006 reforms to NHS dentistry in England and Wales. At a Westminster Health Forum seminar, The changing face of dentistry, Dr Sanderson called for the passion of the profession to be ...
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Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
More than one in three people over age 30 has periodontitis or periodontal disease. This serious oral bacteria infection can destroy the soft tissue and bone that support your teeth, and is a major cause of tooth loss in adults.
It is easy to see that gum deterioration and loss of ...
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Wednesday, November 7th, 2007
Combining the latest in braces technology and fashion, 3M Unitek Corp. introduces Clarity SL braces, a clear, self-ligating braces system. Made from translucent ceramic, Clarity SL braces are designed to blend in with teeth, help teeth move faster, and make braces easier to clean, while eliminating the less desirable appearance ...
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Thursday, November 1st, 2007
Weekend warriors and other fitness buffs take note: your need to pay as much attention to your oral health as your cardio and muscle-building regimens.
"People today are concerned about their total health, weight issues and being healthy, yet they forget to protect their teeth and the health of their mouth," ...
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