Posts Tagged ‘dental technology’
First Human to Use Plasma Brush Suffers No Harm
The first human to use a new dental tool-the plasma brush, did so unharmed this week. The device has been developed by the University of Southern California (USC), to break apart plaque and prepare teeth more effectively for filling treatment. The tool uses ions and electrons to weaken and remove the bond between plaque and […]
Civil war dentistry – A bit different to what we know and love
A full civil-war dental surgeon’s kit is currently on display at the Rosenburg Library Museum. It is being displayed as the February treasure of the month. Historians are of the opinion that the kit was owned by a Confederate soldier and contained more than 50 items, including dental elevators, picks and some rather grisly looking […]
New device could help anxious dental patients
A new device, which cancels out the dreaded noise of the dental drill, could help thousands of anxious dental patients. Dental anxiety is extremely common and many patients are filled with dread at the mere thought of the dentist’s drill, let alone the noise it makes. The new device can be plugged into an MP3 […]
3D Diagnostic has successful first day on stock exchange
3D Diagnostic Imaging had a successful debut day on the AIM (Alternative Investment Market) yesterday. The Scottish company, which is becoming increasingly well-known as a result of interest in its CarieScan product, enjoyed a profitable day, with its value on the stock market increasing by a third during the day. The value of the company […]
Sunderland dentist launches new app
A Sunderland dentist has launched a new iPhone app for patients. Olivers Dental Studio has become the first dental practice in the area to create an app for patients. The app is available from the iTunes store and via the Olivers website. The app enables patients to read news articles, research treatment packages and read […]
New dental app helps disabled children
A new app has been developed to make going to the dentist less stressful for disabled children. Avril Webster, who has a disabled son, developed the app to help children in a similar situation to her son Stephen, who has a severe intellectual disability. Going to the dentist is a stressful, sometimes daunting experience for […]
Dental experts praise new product
Dental experts in the UK have praised a new product, which has been hailed as the ‘ultimate dentin substitute’. Biodentine is the first biocompatible and bioactive material that can be used in different areas of the tooth to replace damaged dentine; Biodentine can be used in the crown and the root, unlike other dentine substitutes. […]
Dental firm 3D Diagnostics set for Aim stock exchange
3D Diagnostics Imaging plc is marketing a product developed at Scottish universities and is set to list on the Aim stock exchange. The company is marketing the CarieScan hand-held sensor instrument, which is used to detect early warning signs of dental decay; the device allows early treatment, which subsequently reduces the need for fillings and […]
British researchers coming up with innovative dental solutions
For many years, America has been leading the way in dental research and the Hollywood smile has become the ultimate symbol of US success; however, British dental researchers are working on a number of innovative new solutions to tackle age-old dental health problems. Researchers at the Dental Institute at Barts and the London School of […]
Dental Equipment Company announces healthy figures
Sirona Dental Systems, a manufacturer of dental equipment, announced it’s latest quarterly figures on Tuesday showing healthy results. The third quarterly figures for 2010 showed a rise in income and increase in shares as much as 11%. The figures are said to have been ‘better than expected’ according to analysts. The third quarter review, which […]
