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DDS Lab Opens Third Full-Service State-of-the-Art Dental Laboratory

Dentistry Today

DDS Lab (DDS), one of the largest full-service dental laboratories in the world, today announced the commencement of operations out of its new state-of-the-art, full-service dental laboratory based in Grecia, Costa Rica. The 100,000-square-foot laboratory doubles the global manufacturing footprint of DDS Lab. In recent years, DDS’ unique business model has driven organizational growth outpacing the market.

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Is Hydroxyapatite FDA Approved?

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A common question I get is whether hydroxyapatite is FDA approved. The short answer? No, it’s not. But let’s delve deeper into why that is and what it means for you. Traditional fluoride varnishes, often used in dental offices, have garnered FDA approval as Class II Medical Devices. However, it’s crucial to understand that this approval pertains to their use as cavity liners and tooth desensitizers, not as caries preventive agents.

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CDOCS Welcomes Dr. Dan Butterman as New Faculty Chair

Dentistry Today

CDOCS, the world’s largest community of digital dentists and the leading provider of digital dentistry education, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Dan Butterman as its new Faculty Chair. With a distinguished career spanning three decades in the dental field, Dr. Butterman brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and vision to his new role at CDOCS, where he has already been serving as an esteemed member of the Resident Faculty since 2019.

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Outcome and prognostic factors for partial and full pulpotomy in the management of spontaneous symptomatic pulpitis in carious mature permanent teeth: A randomized clinical trial

Dental News and Technology

Published: April 05, 2024 DOI: [link] Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the outcome and prognostic factors for partial and full pulpotomy in the management of mature teeth with spontaneous symptomatic pulpitis. Materials and Methods The study was a parallel double blind randomized clinical trial, 200 carious mature permanent teeth with spontaneous symptomatic pulpitis were randomized using a block randomization technique to either partial pulpotomy (n=99) or full pulpoto

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Sage Dental Opens Two New Florida Practices

Dentistry Today

Sage Dental announced that it has opened two de novo practices in South Tampa and Viera, Florida, bringing the organization to over 120 practices throughout Florida and Georgia. The opening of the South Tampa office marks Sage Dental’s fifth location in the area, while the new Viera location is the company’s 10th practice in the Space Coast region. Equipped with the latest cutting-edge dental technology, the new practices will offer a complete roster of dental services and convenient administrat

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CDOCS Welcomes Dr. Dan Butterman as New Faculty Chair, Setting Course for Advanced Innovation in Digital Dentistry Education

Denticle

Scottsdale, AZ (April 16, 2024) — CDOCS, the world’s largest community of digital dentists and the leading provider of digital dentistry education, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Dan Butterman as its new Faculty Chair. With a distinguished career spanning three decades in the dental field, Dr. Butterman brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and vision to his new role at CDOCS, where he has already been serving as an esteemed member of the Resident Faculty since 2019.

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Shine a Light on Oral Cancer: Know the Risks & Treatment

Gilreath Dental

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about this serious health concern. Your trusted dentists Marietta, GA prioritize your oral health and well-being. This month, we want to empower you with knowledge about oral cancer, its risks, and treatment options. Understanding Oral Cancer Oral cancer is a general term for… The post Shine a Light on Oral Cancer: Know the Risks & Treatment appeared first on Gilreath Family Dentistry Marietta.

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Envista Announces CEO Appointment

Dentistry Today

Envista Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NVST ) announced the appointment of Paul Keel as chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors effective May 1, 2024. He succeeds Amir Aghdaei, who will continue to support the transition as a senior advisor. “Paul’s strong track record as CEO of a public, diversified, global innovation company makes him the right leader for Envista at this stage in our growth journey,” said Scott Huennekens, chairman of Envista. “His p

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