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Evora Plus™: The First Probiotic Mints for Complete Oral Care

April 19th, 2010 · 3 Comments

Fresh breath. White teeth. Balanced oral health. Evora Plus™ mints for adults and EvoraKids™ chews for children add good bacteria and a low level of hydrogen peroxide to the oral environment for fresher breath, a healthier mouth, and whiter teeth. Twenty-five years of research went into the making of this innovative product, developed by Jeffrey […]

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Cosmetic Dentistry: Making Stars Shine a Little Brighter

April 5th, 2010 · 1 Comment

According to Inside Edition, Tom Cruise underwent Invisalign to straighten up his midline. Apparently, he went to his child’s orthodontist and was told that HE needed braces. Well Tom, like any successful businessman, just couldn’t sacrifice his image. After all, his stunning smile got him pretty far in life. Invisalign tickled his fancy, though, and […]

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Top Teeth Whitening Brands

January 22nd, 2010 · 4 Comments

The desire to have a sharp white smile has become an important issue to many people. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has estimated that the demand for tooth whitening has increased by 300% over the past decade. Tooth whitening is the number one dental procedure requested by people under the age of 20 […]

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Cosmetic Dentistry: What is the Perfectly “White” Smile?

June 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

A bleach-white smile doesn’t look sensational on everyone, according to a study in JADA titled, “Assessing the Influence of Skin Color and Tooth Shade Value on Perceived Smile Attractiveness.” By altering skin tone and tooth brightness on photographs of smiling women, researchers created a way to test how people perceive beauty in regards to tooth […]

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E4D Makes Whisper Thin Veneers

April 28th, 2009 · 1 Comment

With Ivoclar Vivadent materials, the E4D CAD/CAM system now makes thin, natural looking veneers onsite. Because E4D is stable and sturdy, according to the press release, the system fabricates Whisper Thin veneers as thin as 0.2mm. E4D has to date provided an immediate, in-office solution for crowns, inlays, and onlays. The Dallas-based company continues to step up research and development to improve the technology and bring the best of chairside restoration technology to dentists nationwide. Visit D4D online here. Read the press release here.

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Home Teeth-Whitening Systems Could Use Some Touch-Up

April 16th, 2009 · No Comments

A new study shows that a tiny amount of enamel decalcifies after application of home teeth-whitening products. Teeth can recalcify after minimal enamel loss, and fluoride assists in remineralization. So basically, the five brands of home whitener* that were evaluated are still considered safe.

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New! Handheld VITA Easyshade Compact for Dentists

October 21st, 2008 · Comments Off on New! Handheld VITA Easyshade Compact for Dentists

Cosmetic dentistry and esthetic restorations have never been more important to the dental patient/consumer. Getting the perfect shade on veneers and crowns is essential if you are to earn your patients’ respect as a cosmetic dentist. Now shade-matching is easier than ever with VITA Easyshade compact. The ergonomic, handheld shade-matching device can precisely measure 16 […]

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Cosmetic Dentists Expand Services to Make Patients Happy

September 29th, 2008 · Comments Off on Cosmetic Dentists Expand Services to Make Patients Happy

Every general dentist offers some form of cosmetic dentistry, whether composite fillings and white crowns or various forms of veneers, orthodontics, and whitening. Some cosmetic dentists stretch their esthetic services beyond the confines of dentistry. These guys and gals offer laser skin therapy, Botox, and dermal filler injections to patients who want more than a […]

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Den-Mat to Market, Manufacture Remedent’s GlamSmile™ in North America

August 26th, 2008 · Comments Off on Den-Mat to Market, Manufacture Remedent’s GlamSmile™ in North America

In a press release yesterday, Den-Mat Holdings, the giant dental manufacturer who gave cosmetic dentistry Lumineers® by /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:”Table Normal”; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:””; mso-padding-alt:0pt 5.4pt 0pt 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0pt; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:”Times New Roman”; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Cerinate™ , will manufacture, disperse, and market Remedent’s GlamSmile™ in North America and […]

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Dentists Love Cosmetics

June 30th, 2008 · Comments Off on Dentists Love Cosmetics

At TheWealthyDentist.com, a recent survey reveals what we already knew – dentists love to create beautiful smiles! Maybe it’s the artistry that goes into reshaping, coloring, and building a new smile; maybe it’s the life-changing results in a patient’s life… The survey says that the favorites rank as follows, cosmetic dentistry at 37%, implants at […]

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