February 2012

OrthoAccel Names New Vice President

Feb 27, 2012 | Miscellaneous | 0 |

OrthoAccel Technologies Inc,Houston, has named Art Basehart as its new vice president ofprofessional relations. The company produces AcceleDent, a device foruse by patients with braces to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement.Basehart, who will help

Vision USA Offers Focusable Task-Vision Loupes

Feb 27, 2012 | Accessories | 0 |

Vision USA,Cherry Hill, NJ, offers Focusable Task-Vision Loupes. Worn likespectacles, the loupes allow for a focusable working distance between 10and 17 inches, and feature adjustable nose pads. The loupes havedistortion-free and color-correct hard

Dentsply International Reports Record Fourth-Quarter Growth

Feb 27, 2012 | Miscellaneous | 0 |

The company’s net sales for the fourth quarter of 2011 were a record $738 million, a 29.9% increase from $568.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2010.

FDA Alerts Users of the Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Line About Potential Injury Risk

Feb 24, 2012 | Miscellaneous | 0 |

The warning comes after some users have reported parts of the battery-powered toothbrushes popping off and causing chipped teeth, cuts to the mouth, and choking.