Michael Quirk

A new study published in Cell Regeneration Journal reports that stem cells collected from human urine can be used to create tooth-like structures. The study, which was conducted by Duanqing Pei and colleagues, gives rise to the hope that the technique might one day be used to help grow new teeth for dental patients.

The new A-dec 400 is a combined delivery system and dental chair designed to compliment other A-dec product lines, such as A-dec 500 and A-dec 300.

The Spartan Wave Piezo Ultrasonic Unit by Obtura Spartan Endodontics reportedly offers a complete system for root canal preparations, gutta percha condensation, and retrograde preparations, as well as scaling, root planning and more.

After using it clinically for three weeks, DPR Technology Editor Dr. Flucke recently reviewed Kerr’s new Demi Ultra Ultracapacitor Curing Light, praising the device’s durability, lifespan, quick charging capability, and more.

Ivoclar Vivadent’s Bluephase Style LED curing light is now available in fun blue and pink colors.

According to Dr. Russell Tasaka of the Kaimuki Center for Dentistry in Hawaii, FibreKleer 4x Fiber Posts’ strength is that they live up to their purpose.

In response to customer demand, BiteDownDeals.com has launched an online product catalog to compliment its current daily deals format.

Check out how far a few die-hard fans of the current vampire craze - likely fueled in part by the Twilight and True Blood franchises - wi

A story on the BBC News website recounts the untoward actions of Raghuvir Patel, a dentist in the British town of Braintree, after a mother and child visited his office with a broken orthodontic appliance.

BIOMET recently released a video illustrating how the new 3i T3 implant fosters osseointegration, mitigates the risk of peri-implantitis and increases primary stability.

A recent ABC Actions News story out of Tampa reports that a Florida man undergoing surgery to have three wisdom teeth extracted accidentally had his throat slit during the procedure.

Dentalcodeology: More than Pocket Change, a new dental insurance coding guide by Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS, answers common questions for the entire dental team about proper periodontal care CDT coding.

Collident’s Phocal fluoride disks are thin, round and can be effortlessly inserted between a patient’s teeth to deliver a concentrated dose to formerly inaccessible areas.

The 3rd annual Scientific Session of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health on September 20th to 22nd at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada features internationally recognized dental and medical experts sharing the newest research on the connection between oral and overall health.

3Shape’s CAD solution for post and core procedures includes dedicated intraoral scanning with 3Shape TRIOS and CAD design workflows with Dental System™ 2013. 

Said to be ideal for full contour restorations, Dentsply Prosthetics’ Cercon ht zirconia 98 mm disks are sized to fit almost all CAD/CAM milling machines.

Wrigley’s Orbit for Kids is a new sugar-free chewing gum reportedly created to satisfy a youngster’s sweet tooth while also keeping gums healthy between dental checkups.

Said to be ideal for waiting rooms, this new casebook from Ivoclar Vivadent offers high quality before and after images from patients who have undergone treatment with the IPS e.max system.

Offering expanded automation and support for a wider range of desktop manufacturing machines, CAMbridge 2013 by 3Shape is said to make restoration manufacturing more efficient and affordable for dental labs of any size.

With Zirkonzahn’s new Titanium Spectral-Colouring Anodizers, laboratories can colorize metal bases and screws, allowing technicians to avoid the greyish shadowing that regularly occurs in silver implant screws, zirconia bridges on titan bars and individual zirconia abutments.

Available in the Android Market, the Virtual Facebow app reportedly provides a simple, effective and affordable method of aiding in the diagnosis and treatment planning of all dental cases.

Palodent EZ Coat Matrices, Dentsply Caulk’s newest addition to the popular Palodent Plus sectional matrix system, have a micro-thin, non-stick finish that offers easier removal. 

The NuSimplicity patient chair from DentalEZ reportedly offers dental professionals mobility and maneuverability, while also keeping patients relaxed and calm with its comfortable design.

By analyzing survey responses from more than 1,700 dental professionals, a new report from 1-800-DENTIST offers valuable insights on the digital marketing techniques dental offices use to grow their practices.

DenMat recently unveiled a new global headquarters in Lompac, Cal. with an open house for local dignitaries, special guests and media outlets.

ZEISS and Henry Schein Dental’s new distribution partnership for ZEISS dental microscopes and loupes offers dentists easy incorporation of premium optical products into practices.

Billed as “the ultimate CE event,” the 2013 Ultradent Summit is a continuing education event that takes place on October 18th and 19th at Ultradent’s South Jordan campus in Utah.

DenMat recently unveiled a new global headquarters in Lompac, Cal. with an open house for local dignitaries, special guests and media outlets.

Celtra Duo’s threefold functional zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate microstructure reportedly offers a balance of opalescence, fluorescence and translucency, plus reduced crystal size that increases flexural strength.

Reportedly capable of creating natural contours with ease, the Triodent V4 ClearMetal Matrix System’s ClearMetal Matrix™ is said to be the only transparent matrix that offers the benefits of metal malleability.