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Archive for September, 2009

The Rise of Eco-Dentistry

In June of this year, the Eco-Dentistry Association launched internationally. There are dentists residing in 20 U.S. states, as well as some in Canada, who have joined the association in order to help offices around the world become better suited for the environment and there is no doubt in the industry that these numbers will [...]

Asheville dentists offer ‘gift of smiles’

Dozens of local residents would most likely be in pain if it weren’t for a group of local dentists who volunteered to clean teeth, fill cavities and perform extractions this week for free.
Dozens of drills started to hum and patients filled every chair at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College’s dental clinic on Friday morning as the [...]

Association announces first international standard for green dental offices

BERKELEY, California–The Eco-Dentistry Association has announced its GreenDOC dental office certification program. The certification provides the first international standard for eco-friendly dental practice.
Read full story via RDH Magazine

New Gel Technology Reaches Hidden Areas of the Mouth

The makers of AquafreshR and SensodyneR introduce a breakthrough technology in toothpaste - new iso-activeR Foaming Gel. Iso-active has a revolutionary delivery system that disperses active ingredients quickly, penetrating those hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. According to a recent survey, 68 percent of adults do not realize how much of their tooth surface is actually [...]