Medicom introduces next generation of Nitrile gloves

MT WOUDENBERG, The Netherlands: Allergic reactions have become a major health concern for both patients and healthcare workers who frequently use latex gloves. In addition, every time a healthcare worker takes off his or her examination gloves, washes their hands and then puts on another pair of gloves, they become predominantly vulnerable to dry, rough, irritated and cracked skin. Medicom now says to have found a solution to both problems by introducing the SafeTouch Rejuvenate Nitrile Plus to all major markets.

Feb 23, 2010 | EUROPE

SciCan merger with SycoTec, MICRO-MEGA forms large dental conglomerate

NEW YORK, USA/LEIPZIG, Germany: In one of the largest industry mergers this year, the Canadian-based manufacturer of infection-control products SciCan has announced its amalgamation with the German–French conglomerate SycoTec, MICRO-MEGA. With a combined workforce of 800 staff and offices in Canada, France, Switzerland and Germany, the new company will form one of the ten largest dental groups worldwide. The financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.

Feb 19, 2010 | EUROPE

GlaxoSmithKline removes zinc from denture creams

LEIPZIG, Germany: Owing to consumer reports alleging neurological complications with long-term use, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has announced that zinc will be removed from its denture cream brands worldwide. The British manufacturer also warned consumers of the potential health risks associated with long-term, excessive use of zinc-containing denture adhesives but said that these products remain safe to use as directed on the product label.

Feb 9, 2010 | EUROPE

Nobel Biocare forges partnerships with Vita and Ivoclar Vivadent

LEIPZIG, Germany: In a sweeping campaign, Nobel Biocare has set up new cooperative partnerships with Vita and Ivoclar Vivadent, two European-based companies specialised on dental restorative and prosthetic materials. The agreements, which are part of the Nobel’s newly established Preferred Partner Program, are supposed to give the company access to more state-of-the-art dental materials for developing superior end-to-end prosthetic solutions, the company announced in a press note released in February.

Feb 1, 2010 | EUROPE

Core CPD update

BRADFORD, UK: The next full day DentEd course―Radiography and Radiation Protection / Law & Ethics―is being held at Bodington Hall, University of Leeds on 22 April 2010 and will provide 6.5 of core Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for dentists and five hours for Dental Care Professionals. All those who are interested are being encouraged to register early.

Jan 20, 2010 | EUROPE

Straumann exclusive European distributor of Cadent’s iTero

CARLSTADT, NJ, USA: Cadent, a leading provider of 3D digital and CAD/CAM solutions for orthodontics and dentistry, announced that it finalised an agreement last month with The Straumann Group, a global leader in regenerative, restorative and replacement dentistry, whereby Straumann will become the exclusive European distributor of the iTero digital impressions system. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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