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The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology (FDLT) is a non-profit 501c (3) organization. The purpose of FDLT is to advance the profession of dental laboratory technology by addressing industry driven needs and providing solutions that are relevant and accessible to dental technicians and other members...

Harvest Dental Products has named Donald D. Park, as Senior Vice President of Global Business Development. Donald will lead strategic growth initiatives for Harvest as well as being part of the executive management team.

“Donald brings a dynamic background to this role that will help impact industry...

In December, Dental Arts Laboratories, Inc. (DAL) celebrated 80 years of service to the dental industry. 

Founded in 1934 by Adolph Knueppel, DAL now has 325 employees across 13 facilities in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana and Missouri. The lab has grown to offer a full range of services—including...

On May 5, 2014, Straumann® released CARES® Visual 8.8 software with new prosthetic options.  Included in the launch are the Straumann® CARES® Milled Bar and the Straumann® CARES® Basic Fixed Bar. These bars offer ideal restorations for fully...

Palm Beach Gardens, FL (March 2014) - BIOMET 3i is pleased to announce that it has just completed its successful Research & Technology Forum in Tokyo, Japan.

The event, which was well-attended, featured 18 world renowned speakers from the United States, Europe and Asia. Dr. Dennis Tarnow opened the...

Henry Schein, Inc., the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, announced today plans to make a strategic investment in dental implant manufacturer BioHorizons, Inc., advancing the Company's goal of expanding its position in the dental specialty market.

Henry Schein reached an agreement to acquire a 60% interest in BioHorizons, a U.S.-based manufacturer of advanced dental implants sold internationally. Under...

The 22nd annual meeting of the European Association of Osseointegration (EAO), October 17-19, 2013, served as the platform for Nobel Biocare to launch several new innovative solutions, each focused on improving patient treatment outcomes while increasing efficiency for both clinicians and laboratories....

Ivoclar Vivadent AG, of Schaan, Lichtenstein CEO Robert Ganley, was honored at the American College of Prosthodontists 2013 Annual Session at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on October 10. He was recognized with Brasseler USA Chairman, President and CEO Don L. Waters as Honorary Directors of the ACP Education...

Dentsply Implants, North America, located in Waltham, MA recently awarded Atlantis Super Elite Lab status to Thayer Dental Laboratory—a distinction that only 24 other laboratories share. Thayer is a full service laboratory located in Mechanicsburg , PA and is currently celebrating its 37th year...

Zimmer Dental Inc., a leading provider of dental oral rehabilitation products and a subsidiary of Zimmer Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce that it was recently honored with a Silver Medal at the 2013 Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA) in the category of "Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies"...

Straumann reported stable net revenues of CHF 519 million (-1% in local currencies) in the first nine-months of 2012. North America was the key driver throughout accompanied by strong growth in China and Latin America. However, these solid performances were not enough to compensate for sluggish sales...

This fall, Ivoclar Vivadent hosted all-ceramic education events in North America and Europe featuring international opinion leaders.

In September, 750 participants from 37 countries participated in All-Ceramics Meets Implant Esthetics at the Kosmos complex in Berlin. Leading dental professionals presented...

The American Prosthodontic Society (APS) has long been an advocate for teamwork among clinical and laboratory professionals and, in 2005, modified its bylaws to establish full membership and voting rights for dental technicians. Now, to further encourage technician participation and membership, the APS...

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, June 18, 2012—

For all of her 33 years, Cheryl was afflicted with ectodermal dysplasia, a condition in which the teeth may be missing, pointed, widely spaced, or prone to cavities because of defective enamel.

In her case, her baby teeth were misshaped, and since many of her permanent teeth failed to develop, each time she lost a baby tooth her remaining teeth would shift. Those adult teeth that did develop were peg-shaped. Cheryl had to start wearing partial dentures...