Cosmetic Dentistry News
Archive for: October, 2011

White Smile Announces Launch of New Innovative Whitening Product

White Smile Global announces the launch of a breakthrough patent-pending teeth whitening product, their Micro-encapsulated, Light Activated Teeth-Whitening gel specifically designed for use with LED (Light Emitting Diode) or UV teeth whitening lamps that make up the “Light Assisted” teeth whitening industry.  The new system is designed to work by microencapsulating a proprietary activator within a [...]

Dentists Encourage Trick-or-Treaters to Participate in Halloween Candy Buyback Program

With Halloween just around the corner, trick-or-treaters are getting ready to rake in the candy. While brushing twice a day and visiting the dentist every six months are preventive measures, children’s teeth also benefit by limiting the candy they consume. This Halloween the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) encourages children to donate some of their candy to the Halloween Candy Buyback Program. [...]

Neglected Anatomical Defects Treated by New Painless Dental Procedure

There are many reasons why patients choose not to visit the dentist, but one is more pervasive – fear of pain.  Frequently, by the time dentists see a patient with a neglected problem, it’s often severe and too late for minimally invasive procedures.  Not the case for a patient with an open bite and gum [...]

Candy Buyback Program Helps Kids Trade Candy for Cleaner Teeth

A little bit of Halloween candy can go a long way towards satisfying kids cravings for sweet treats.   But a lot paves the way for tooth decay.  Thats why dentists participating in the 8th annual Halloween Candy Buy Back Program are asking kids to drop in on November 1 and donate what can quickly [...]

Tips for a Fun and Healthy Holiday from the AAPD

With 41 million U.S. “trick-or-treaters” hitting the pavement in 2010 ages five to fourteen, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized leader in childrens dental and oral health, knows Halloween can be a frightful time for tiny teeth, from lost sealants and fillings, to damaged brackets and even broken teeth.    As Halloween approaches, the [...]

New 3D Dental Printing Material Revealed

Objet Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, is demonstrating the benefits of adding 3D printing to the dental workflow, at International Expodental Rome, today. Exhibiting at Hall 9, Stand D12 from October 6-8 – Objet presents the new Bio-Compatible 3D printing material MED610™ and its 3D printers that [...]

Philips Sonicare Calls for Americans to Make a Switch to a Healthier Lifestyle

The recent launch of Sonicare AirFloss, a breakthrough power flossing device that makes it easier to clean in-between teeth, reinforces Philips’ ongoing commitment to engineer meaningful innovative technology that can make every day (but important!) tasks – like flossing – more simple. For this reason, the brand is launching the Philips Sonicare Make a Switch [...]

Albensi Labs Turnaround Time on Dental Restorations Drops from Seven Days to Just Two Days Using Objet 3D Printing

It’s easy to think that perfectly restored teeth should simply be “a perfect set of pearly whites”. After all, aren’t all teeth bright white and regularly shaped? Far from it. In fact, creating precise dental restorations that look and fit like natural teeth is particularly challenging. But, in the past few years it has become [...]

The Best (and Worst) Candy for Your Teeth

As each October creeps up on Cindy Flanagan, DDS, MAGD, spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), her mind always wanders to the amount of sweets both children and adults will be consuming during the last few months of the year. “Too many sweets can cause a spooky mouth,” says Dr. Flanagan. “People have [...]

Majority of Americans Would Opt to Whiten Their Teeth to Enhance Their Smile

Philips, the makers of Sonicare power toothbrushes and Zoom whitening, announced today the launch of a new educational campaign called Get It Right!, which encourages people to engage a dental professional in the teeth whitening process to ensure a healthy smile worthy of a great first impression. Smiling is an instinct that starts as early [...]

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