Carlheinz Swaczyna, DDSeditorial@drbicuspid.comRestorationsNew thermoplastic dental material challenges the classicsAt first glance it may appear to be a typo, but a Swiss company has developed a thermoplastic dental material called PEKK that can be used for a broader range of temporary applications than the more established PEEK.February 9, 2012Hygiene ToolsDigital impressioning goes ultrasonicWhile light-based intraoral scanning systems offer many advantages over conventional impressioning, they still have one great disadvantage: Moisture, blood, and saliva can get in the way, making subgingival margins difficult to capture. German researchers say ultrasound bypasses this problem.June 6, 2011HomeDental vendors, practitioners upbeat at crowded IDS 2011With more exhibitors and attendees than ever before, the 2011 International Dental Show in Cologne, Germany, last week reflected a return to profitability for dentistry in many parts of the world. New products and technologies abounded as well.March 27, 2011HomeGermany grapples with age limits for dentistsA European Court of Justice ruling has reconciled a general ban on age discrimination with Germany's historic practice of setting age limits on state dentists. But the ruling leaves open the possibility that age limits could one day be imposed on all dentists in Germany.January 27, 2010ClinicalGermany includes dentists in e-health initiativeThe U.S. is not alone in its struggles to implement healthcare reforms that reduce costs and improve care. Germany's new e-health card -- the first phase of a mammoth health care informatics initiative -- is meeting with resistance from some dental and medical professionals.November 12, 2009Dental SpecialtiesIDS 2009: Small companies offer big surprisesWith more than 1,800 exhibitors from 57 countries, it is not surprising that the International Dental Show in Germany last month served as the launching pad for dozens of new and innovative dental products.April 22, 2009ImplantsTwo-step zirconia implants debut at IDS 2009Up to now, zirconia implants have been available only as single-step systems, which has limited their application. But at least five two-step zirconia implant systems were on display at the International Dental Show (IDS) in Germany, and all are expected to roll out this year.April 14, 2009HomeIDS 2009 leaves dental industry smilingCOLOGNE, GERMANY - Despite turmoil in the worldwide economy, attendance and orders were up at the International Dental Show (IDS), 'the world's largest dental trade show.'March 29, 2009Page 1 of 1Top StoriesAnesthesiaNew details emerge in death of 9-year-old dental patientThe San Diego County Department of the Medical Examiner has provided new information about the 9-year-old girl in California who died hours after she was administered anesthesia and underwent dental surgery.Dental HygieneSurvey uncovers gaps in U.S. oral hygiene habitsPractice SalesThe win-win-win deal that benefits selling doctors, DSOs, and patientsLegal IssuesDentist files antitrust lawsuit against insurersImaging & CAD/CAMPatients don't like what they see on their intraoral scans
