Aastrom Biosciences Achieves Clinical Milestone in its Phase I/II U.S. Bone Grafting Trial PR Newswire February 1, 2005 -- Safety Endpoint for TRC Product Reached; Trial Expanded -- ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aastrom Biosciences, Inc. (NasdaqSC: ASTM) today announced that its U.S. clinical trial of the Company's Tissue Repair Cell (TRC) product intended for the treatment of long- bone, severe fractures has successfully achieved the first FDA-required clinical ...

AASTROM BIOSCIENCES ANNOUNCES INITIATION OF CLINICAL TRIAL FOR SINUS LIFT BONE GRAFT PROCEDURES IN SPAIN Aastrom October 21, 2004 Ann Arbor, Michigan, October 21, 2004 -- Aastrom Biosciences, Inc. (NasdaqSC: ASTM), and the Institut de Teràpia Regenerativa Tissular (ITRT) announced today that they have initiated patient enrollment in a clinical trial with Instituto de Cirugía Maxilofacial e Implantología in Barcelona, Spain to determine the safety and efficacy of Aastrom's proprietary Tissue ...

Acquisition fuels expansion for Amherst dental lab June 2, 2005 Tracey Drury American City Business Journals Inc Dental Tech Laboratory LLC of Amherst has expanded with the purchase of Cisco Ceramics, a specialized dental laboratory in West Amherst, the first in a series of lab acquisitions in the works. Andrew Jakson, owner of Dental Tech, said the acquisition brings additional knowledge and training opportunities to the company. "Cisco's is one of the boutique labs in our area and ...

AGD Foundation Partners with Nobel Biocare, Perio Institute AGD members, patients to benefit from five-year dental implant education partnership January 31, 2005 AGD.org CHICAGO (January 31, 2005) - The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and the AGD Foundation (AGDF) are pleased to announce a $500,000 strategic partnership with Nobel Biocare and Perio Institute, which will provide general dentists with the most up-to-date continuing dental education (CDE) implant and implant restoration prog ...

Andre Schroeder Research Prize Awarded to Xiaolong Zhu June 20, 2005 PrimeZone MUNICH, Germany, June 20, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Straumann Holding AG (Pink Sheets:SAUHF): The Andre Schroeder Research Prize, an annual award worth CHF 20,000 for the advancement of dental research and development, was presented in Munich today to Dr. Xiaolong Zhu of the Section of Medical Materials and Technology, Department of Prosthodontics and Medical Materials, University of Tubingen, Germany. The award was mad ...

Atlantis Components Announces Compatibility with Straumann RN Implants March 22, 2005 CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Compatibility Expands Clinicians and Labs Restorative Capabilities Increasing Profitability and Streamlining Procedures Atlantis Components, Inc., an innovator in the dental implant market, today announced that the Atlantis Abutment is compatible with the Straumann RN Implant. The Atlantis Abutment reduces overall costs, simplifies implant treatment protocols and pr ...

Bernard J. Pitz to Join Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. as Chief Financial Officer Feb. 17, 2005 Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. (NYSE: SYD), a leading manufacturer of a broad range of value-added products for the professional dental market and the specialty markets of orthodontics, endodontics, implants and infection prevention, today announced that Bernard J. Pitz will join the Company effective March 1, 2005. After a transition period, Mr. Pitz will succeed Gregory D. Waller, who announc ...

BioLok Obtains FDA Approval for Silhouette Laser-Lok Dental Implants DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2004--BioLok International Inc. (OTCBB:BLLI) announced today that the FDA has approved Laser-Lok, a revolutionary Laser Micro-Machined surface on the collar of its Silhouette Tapered Implant System. The new surface induces soft tissue attachment that inhibits epithelial down-growth, has been shown to attach and retain bone adjacent to the implant while not reducing the plaque a ...

Biomet Announces Fourth Quarter Revenue, Estimated Earnings Per Share Results, and Reorganization of its EBI Operations June 20, 2005 Business Wire WARSAW, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2005--Biomet, Inc. (NASDAQ:BMET) today announced that it expects sales for the fourth quarter ended May 31, 2005 to be $503 million, earnings per share to be in the range of $0.39 to $0.41 and adjusted earnings per share to be in a range of $0.40 to $0.42. Additionally, the Company is reorganizing its EBI op ...

BIOMET, INC. ANNOUNCES ITS INTENTION OF INTRODUCING INTERNALLY DEVELOPED BONE CEMENTS TO THE U.S. MARKETPLACE 012805 Biomet, Inc. Biomet, Inc. (NASDAQ:BMET) announced today that it will broaden the range of its internally developed and manufactured bone cement product offering. Cobalt, which was specifically developed for use in minimally-invasive surgery, will be introduced in the United States toward the end of calendar year 2005. The superior handling characteristics and high optical cont ...

Body1 and Straumann Launch Online Consumer Resource to Expand Awareness of Dental Options; Dental1.org Debuts for Consumers Seeking to 'Up Their Dental I.Q.' February 1, 2005 Body1.com CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2005--Body1, Inc and Straumann USA, Inc announced the launch of http://www.Dental1.org (Dental1). Dental1 is a "knowledge community" (or "KnowCo") site for patients seeking information on oral health and the latest technological improvements in dental treatment. The l ...

Canada approves long-term use of IMTEC products Nov 9, 2004 IMTEC Corporation announced that it has been recently granted acceptance for long-term use of its MDI mini dental implant system in Canada. This acceptance was awarded by The Medical Devices Bureau of Health Canada in Ottawa after a rigorous application process. J. Brad Vance of Ardmore, IMTEC's Director of Regulatory Affairs and New Projects Coordinator said, "IMTEC management and staff worked diligently to provide the information ...

Capital Pro-Egaux Inc. to complete second stage in development of its Technoguide patented product and StatDent concept May 26, 2005 CNW Group MONTREAL, May 26 /CNW Telbec/ - Capital Pro-Egaux Inc. ("Pro-Egaux"), (TSX-V : CPE) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Technique d'usinage Sinlab Inc. ("Sinlab"), will complete the second stage in the development of its Technoguide patented product and StatDent concept. In line with the growing market trend to shorten dental treatme ...

Dental implants fill the gap for many children with missing teeth American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons September, 2003 Its every parents nightmare, a child losing a permanent tooth due to a sports injury or other mishap. This is especially true if a big gap is revealed when the child smiles. Young patients now have a solution better than solutions of the past, according to doctors scheduled to speak at the 85th American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (A ...

Dental Implants: Teeth That Look and Feel Like Your Own PRWeb A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that a Prosthodontist places into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. While high-tech in nature, dental implants are actually more tooth saving than traditional bridgework, since implants do not rely on neighbori ...

Dental Insurance Shortcomings Causing Rapid Rise in Dental Savings Plans February 9, 2005 The high cost of quality supplemental healthcare has given rise to affordable dental savings plans. Dental savings plan leader, AmeriPlan, offers an inexpensive program that also provides prescription, vision, and chiropractic savings. The high cost of quality supplemental healthcare is making traditional dental insurance obsolete, according to Julia Baker, Sr. Vice President of AmeriPlan Provider Rela ...

Dental Tourism - Feel The Mystic India - Receive World Class Dental Implants 06/27/2005 (PRZOOM - Newswire) – India, - A Complete Dental Care - Offering a great oppurtunity to experience Mystic India with World Class Dental Treatment. Where you Save & Enjoy, both. Dental Tourism is a budding concept for a planned vacation along with total Dental solution and care. Health problems and treatment are very costly in most of the European and American countries compared to this part of the wo ...

Dentistry For Chickens… and Other Sensitive People Theodore J. Thibodeau, D.D.S., P.C. 37 Washington Street Norwell, MA 02061 Telephone: 781-878-7800 Fax: 781-878-7930 Email: doctort@dentistryforchickens.com I have always worked closely with area dental specialists in situations requiring “extra” expertise such as complex root-canal cases, Orthodontic treatment for adults as well as children, oral surgery of various kinds, and implant-retained “permanent” bridgework. Implant-retaine ...

DENTSPLY International Inc. Acquires a Unique Compound YORK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jan. 4, 2005 DENTSPLY International Inc. (NASDAQ:XRAY) today announced that it has acquired rights to a unique compound called SATIF from the SANOFI-AVENTIS Group (EURONEXT: SAN / NYSE: SNY) for an undisclosed amount. Mr. Gary Kunkle, DENTSPLY's Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer stated, "SATIF is another excellent example of the progress our Office of Advanced Technology has made in their efforts to ...

DENTSPLY International Inc. Announces Executive Appointments York, PA January 10, 2005 DENTSPLY International Inc. (NASDAQ-XRAY) today announced the appointments of Mr. Bret W. Wise, 44, to Executive Vice President and Mr. William R. Jellison, 46, to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The announcements were made by Mr. Gary K. Kunkle, Jr., Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, who commented, "Both gentlemen have excelled in their DENTSPLY positions. They are valuable e ...

DENTSPLY International Names Eric K. Brandt As Director York, PA November 2, 2004 DENTSPLY International Inc. (NASDAQ-XRAY) today announced that Mr. Eric K. Brandt has been appointed to serve as a member of the Board of Directors with his initial term expiring at the 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Brandt is the Executive Vice President, Finance, Strategy and Corporate Development, Chief Financial Officer of Allergan, Inc., an Irvine, California based global specialty pharmaceutical ...

Dynamic tool enables dental professionals to visually explain procedures and recommendations to patients. CHICAGO (February 24, 2005) — The days of scribbled notes and diagrams on scratch paper and bracket table covers to explain the latest techniques in dental implants or root canals may be gone! Enter: a brand new 3-D technology to show patients graphic simulations of diagnoses and treatment plans. Reality Engineering today introduces MedVisor|dental ™, a patient education and communication ...

Easier Access to Treatment Abroad for UK Patients Feb 17 2005 ClickPress A new web site, www.treatmentabroad.net, promises to give more treatment choices to those seeking alternatives to UK based providers. Within 48 hours of completing a simple enquiry form, visitors receive quotes for treatment from three different countries or providers – available often at a much lower cost than in the UK. The site has been designed, launched and is managed by Intuition Communication. Keith Pollard, dir ...

FDA Acceptance Granted for ORTHO Implant Sep 24, 2004 IMTEC Corporation announces that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted its application for approval of its new ORTHO implant line. J. Brad Vance, IMTEC’s Director of Regulatory Affairs/Project Coordinator, explained the FDA accepted the company’s ORTHO implant as a medical device indicated to provide a fixed anchorage point for attachment of orthodontic appliances to facilitate orthodontic movement of teeth. ORTHO, part of t ...

FDA approves Tactile Technologies' dental implant software 7 Apr 05 Globes Online FDA approves Tactile Technologies' dental implant software The company is developing a disposable micro-robot for carrying out dental implants. Globes correspondent 7 Apr 05 10:46 Tactile Technologies of Rehovot has obtained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) marketing approval for its dental implant location software, a three-dimensional surgery planning software solution. The company sa ...

Firm to launch products at top dental conference 5/06/2005 by Tracey Ellis The Guernsey Press A DENTAL equipment and implant manufacturer will launch its latest products at the UK’s largest dental conference. Osteo-Ti founder and managing director Stewart Harding will be in Edinburgh on 12 May for the three-day event, at which he will give a lecture to more than 700 dentists, surgeons, hygienists, nurses and technicians. The Guernsey-based company is also sponsoring part of the conference ...

Gene therapy promising for growing tooth-supporting bone February 1, 2005 University of Michigan News Service ANN ARBOR, Mich.—A University of Michigan research team has found that introducing a growth factor protein into a mouth wound using gene therapy helped generate bone around dental implants, according to a new paper in the February issue of the journal Molecular Therapy. In a patient with a sizeable mouth wound, replacing a tooth takes more than simply implanting a new one—the patient ...

How to Profit from the MDI System Feb 2, 2005 The edentulous maxilla and mandible are critical handicaps for many patients, and for a variety of reasons, one the profession has largely ignored. The placement of four IMTEC Mini-Dental Implants (MDI), retrofitted with O Rings in an existing lower denture, can immediately enhance stability, phonetics and function. Patients will leave a dental office with a new sense of security and self-confidence. MDI implants can be a profitable addition to a ...

Imaging Sciences International Selects Flat-Panel Detectors from Varian Medical Systems for i-CAT™ 3-D Dental Imaging System Apr 14, 2005 Varian Medical Systems SALT LAKE CITY, UT — April 14, 2005 — Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: VAR) today announced that, under a two-year agreement, it will be supplying Imaging Sciences International, Inc., a global leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced dental and maxillofacial radiography products, with Varian’s PaxScan® flat-panel d ...

Implantology can upgrade your dental practice for your patients' benefit - IDS 2005 will help you choose the right products. total of 450,000 tooth implants were performed in Germany alone in 2003, and a further increase is expected in 2005. The International Dental Show (IDS) offers dentists the ideal forum for finding out more about this promising development in their sector. Here, they will find a comprehensive selection of implantation systems, surgical instruments, bone replacement materi ...

Configurations for Your Clinical Preference There is no need to compromise on length, shape or width of your implant selection. The Intralock™ Connection is incorporated in a selection of three implant body designs that address a wide range of clinical situations and preferences. Intralock is available in a 4.0 mm straight body with a 4.3 mm head, a 4.3 mm conic body with a 5.5 mm head and a 5.0 mm conic body with a 5.5 mm head. They are configured in 8mm, 10 mm, 11.5 mm, 13 mm and 15 mm lengths. Please visit the web site for more product information.

ITI and Quintessence Announce Collaboration to Develop Dental `Implant Explorer' April 12, 2005 ITI COLOGNE, Germany, April 12, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- The International Team for Implantology (ITI) and Quintessenz Verlags -GmbH (Quintessence) today announced a new collaboration to develop and market a multilingual, multimedia tool to educate patients and inform dental teams about implant and prosthetic procedures. Called the 'Implant Explorer', the new tool will be based on the popular award-winn ...

ITI: 25 Years of Science and Education to the Benefit of the Patient June 20, 2005 PrimeZone MUNICH, Germany, June 20, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- The International Team for Implantology (ITI) held its biennial World Symposium for the seventh time, attracting more than 2,600 dental implant specialists from 63 countries. The International Congress Centre Munich was home to a broad range of first-class presentations between June 18 and 20, 2005. One hundred and six speakers from every field of implant ...

Leading researchers present scientific proof that SLActive surface technology significantly cuts implant healing time June 20, 2005 Straumann Scientific evidence from completed preclinical trials and ongoing clinical studies indicate: Faster osseointegration 60% more bone with SLActive 2 weeks after placement Reduced healing times from 6 to 3-4 weeks Higher predictability and reduced risk with earlier loading compared with SLA®,the current gold standard. Munich, 20 June 2005: At the ITI ...

Nano Interface Technology, Inc. to Present at Medtech Insight's 'Investment In Innovation' Conference February 03, 2005 IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 2005--Nano Interface Technology, Inc. will be presenting on February 11, 2005 at Medtech Insight's Prestigious "Investment In Innovation (In3): A Preview of Early-Stage Medical Technology Companies" Conference, taking place February 10-11, 2005 at the Hyatt Regency Irvine in Irvine, California. Nano Interface Technology, Inc. (NI ...

(BW)(FL-BIOLOK-INTERNATIONAL)(BLLI) New Bone Augmentation Material Patent Issued to BioLok Medical Writers/Business Editors DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 3, 2004--Bruce L. Hollander, BioLok's (OTCBB:BLLI) President and Harold Alexander, PhD, President of BioLok's Orthogen Division, are extremely encouraged by research results from New York University & UMDNJ - New Jersey Dental School on the in-vitro and in-vivo testing of BoneGen TR, their newly patented time released calcium su ...

Nobel Biocare is launching Procera® personalized esthetic solutions for Straumann®, 3i®, Zimmer® Dental and Lifecore® implant Gothenburg, 16 September 2004 Nobel Biocare, the world leader in innovative esthetic dental solutions, is introducing personalized esthetic Procera® Abutment Zirconia and Procera® Implant Bridge for other implant systems including Straumann®, 3i®, Zimmer® Dental and Lifecore®. This new offer and other recently announced new concepts and solutions will be presented at ...

Nobel Biocare Launches Patient Driven Innovations to Expand the Market for Esthetic and Implant Dentistry June 03, 2005 Nobel Biocare KLOTEN, Switzerland, June 3, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Nobel Biocare (Pink Sheets:NBCHF), the world leader in innovative esthetic dental solutions, is launching a complete solution based package, making it easier for dentists and laboratories to respond to the growing patient demand to look their best and be their best. Over 560 new products will be presented at the ...

Nobel Biocare Signs Exclusive Licensing Agreement With Wyeth to Use rhBMP-2 Protein for Dental Implants June 9, 2005 Nobel Biocare LAS VEGAS, June 9, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Nobel Biocare (Other OTC:NBCHF), the world leader in innovative aesthetic dental solutions and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth (NYSE:WYE), one of the world's largest research-driven pharmaceutical and healthcare products companies, have signed a licensing agreement, granting Nobel Biocare exclusive rights to recomb ...

Ortec and HAPTO Announce Positive Results with Biologically Active Biomaterial Applicable to Cosmetic Tissue Augmentation and Wound Healing Markets May 23, 2005 Genertic Engineering News Ortec International, Inc. (ORTN) and HAPTO Biotech, Inc. (HAPTO) announced positive pre-clinical in vivo results generated through their joint venture. The joint venture was established to combine Ortec's and HAPTO's respective technologies to develop a non cellular biologically active enhanced collagen bioma ...

OsseoSpeed™ Bone-growing trigger for dental implants - Faster and safer treatment results September 15, 2004 A unique bone growth catalyst from the medical device company, Astra Tech, will improve patient treatment standards by bringing a new dimension to the design and performance of titanium dental implants. It is to be announced at the annual congress of the European Association for Osseointegration, to be held in Paris on 16 -18 September. The patented OsseoSpeed™ process exploits the p ...

Pacific Northwest Company, Reality Engineering, Today Launches Interactive 3-D Technology to Transform Dentist-Patient Communications CHICAGO, IL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/25/2005 -- They say one picture's worth a thousand words! Now dental patients can SEE exactly what their procedures will look like before the root canal, or crown, or implant! MedVisor/dental™, an amazing new interactive 3-D animation technology for the dental profession debuts today, Friday, February 25th at the Chicago Dental ...

RMO Named Exclusive North American Distributor for Imported Orthodontic Titanium Bone Screws April 16, 22005 Emediawire RMO to distribute orthodontic implant titanium bone screws. Denver, CO (PRWEB) April 16, 2005 -- Rocky Mountain Orthodontics today announced an agreement with South Korea's Jeil Medical Corporation to be the exclusive distributor of the Asian firm's FDA approved titanium screws for orthodontic implants in North America. Jeil screws provide fixed anchorage for the implants w ...

San Antonio Cosmetic Dentist Attends Innovative Dental Implant Course February 14, 2005 PR Web™ San Antonio cosmetic dentist, Dr. Craig Carlson, attended an intensive three-day conference in Las Vegas in January. Incredible new technology was introduced to simplify and improve the use of dental implants. The course was given at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and was presided over by Dr. Leo J. Malin. (PRWEB) February 14, 2005 -- The course stressed the use of the volumet ...

SELECTIVE SURFACE, EXTERNALLY-THREADED ENDOSSEOUS DENTAL IMPLANT Canadian intellectual Property Patent Database CA Patent Number: CA 2140724 Publication Date: Apr. 6 , 1996 Inventors (Country): NIZNICK, GERALD A. (United States) Owners (Country): CORE-VENT CORPORATION (United States) Applicants (Country): Agent: BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS LLP Issued: Filed: Jan. 20, 1995 Open to Public Inspection: Apr. 6 , 1996 Examination requested: Jan. 10, 1997 Inte ...

Spire Corporation Receives $943,045 NIH Grant to Improve Dental Implants May 10, 2004 Spire New hydroxyapatite nanophase coatings designed to shorten fixation time of dental implants. Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR) today announced that it has received a two-year grant of $943,045 from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Under this SBIR Phase II grant, its wholly owned subsidiary, Spire Biomedical, will further develop and demonstrate its proprietary IonTite(TM) hydr ...

Spire Receives NIH Grant for Development of Functionally Graded Nanophase Calcium Phosphate Coatings BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2005--Spire Corporation (Nasdaq: SPIR) today announced the receipt of a SBIR Phase I grant for $157,277 from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), National Institutes of Health (NIH), to develop functionally graded calcium phosphate coatings for dental implants. Hydroxyapatite and other forms of calcium phosphate are used t ...

Straumann and Sirona sign exclusive worldwide collaboration agreement to produce individualized dental implant prosthetics Media release 10/04 Straumann, a global leader in implant dentistry and dental tissue regeneration, and Sirona Dental Systems, one of the leading international manufacturers of dental equipment, have signed a collaboration agreement with the intention of producing individualized implant prosthetics exclusively for the Straumann® Dental Implant System using Sirona’s CEREC i ...

Straumann launches CARES and three new products at IDS Cologne, 12 April 2005: At the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany, today Straumann, a global leader in implant dentistry and dental tissue regeneration, presented several new products and services that underpin the company’s leadership in predictable long-term esthetics and treatment safety in implant dentistry. Broadly recognised as the most important dental trade event in the world, the IDS provides an ideal platform for ...

Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. Reports 23% Increase in Earnings per Share ORANGE, Calif., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. (NYSE: SYD), a leading manufacturer of a broad range of value-added products for the professional dental market and the specialty markets of orthodontics, endodontics, implants and infection prevention, announced today its financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004. FIRST Quarter Results Net sales for the firs ...

Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. Subsidiary Honored With the National Prize of Exportation by Mexican Government ORANGE, Calif., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. (NYSE: SYD), a leading manufacturer of a broad range of value-added products for the dental and orthodontic professions including the specialty markets of endodontics, implants and infection prevention, announced today that its Ormex, S.A. de C.V. subsidiary received the 2004 Premio Nacional de Exportacio ...

Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. Succeeds in Offer for Innova LifeSciences Corporation TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2004 Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. (NYSE:SYD) ("Sybron") today announced that it has been successful in the offer (the "Offer") made by its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Sybron Canada Limited, to acquire Innova LifeSciences Corporation ("Innova"). The Offer was made at a price of $1.4106 in cash per common share. 39,363,764 of the common shares of Innova, being approx ...

Symmetry Medical Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2004 Financial Results WARSAW, Ind., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Symmetry Medical Inc. (NYSE: SMA), an independent provider of products to the global orthopedic device industry, announced today fourth quarter and full year 2004 financial results for the period ended January 1, 2005. Fourth Quarter Highlights: * Revenue increased to $52.3 million, up 40% over fourth quarter 2003 * Operating income increased to $10.0 million ...

Trend Towards Better Hygiene Driving the Market for Dental Implants The demand for dental implants has been rising annually, according to a new report by Millennium Research Group (PRWEB) December 23, 2004 -- America"s obsession with the endless pursuit of beauty has had quite a positive effect on oral hygiene. This obsession, combined with improvements in the standard of care for oral hygiene, has resulted in a declining prevalence of edentulism in the United States and abroad. As a result, t ...

Tutogen Medical, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2005 Financial Results May 11, 2005 Tutogen Medical, Inc. WEST PATERSON, N.J., May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tutogen Medical, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of sterile biological implant products made from human (allograft) and animal (xenograft) tissue, will report financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2005 on Wednesday, May 11, 2005. The Company will discuss these results in a conference call scheduled for 4:15 p.m. ET, ...

Manchester is one of the very best Dental Schools in the UK being rated as the finest dental teaching establishment by the Guardian newspaper. The strength of our teaching programme was also recognised by the latest government review into teaching led by the Quality Assurance Agency. We were awarded maximum points (24 out of 24) with special commendation for our quality of student support and guidance, IT infrastructure and support and the use of problem based and student centred learning. In r ...

Women Making Strides in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ROSEMONT, Ill., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Elaine Stuebner, DDS, is a pioneer in almost the same sense as the women who helped drive wagon trains across a brave, new world. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialists who treat conditions, defects, injuries and aesthetic aspects of the jaws, face, mouth and teeth. OMSs care for patients with problem wisdom teeth, facial pain and ...

Zimmer Dental Announces Launch of Two New Puros® Allograft Products December 6, 2004 (CARLSBAD, CA) – Zimmer Dental Inc., a leading provider of dental oral rehabilitation products and a division of Zimmer Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce the availability of two new Puros allograft products – Puros cortical particulate allograft and Puros corticocancellous block allograft. These two new products, in addition to Puros cancellous particulate allograft, present a family of products that can ...

Zimmer Dental Celebrates Grand Opening of Its New Operations Building November 12, 2004 (CARLSBAD, CA) – Zimmer Dental Inc., a leading provider of dental oral rehabilitation products and a division of Zimmer Holdings, Inc., has relocated its manufacturing facility from Calabasas, CA to a new operations building located in Carlsbad, CA . The grand opening of the new building took place on November 12, 2004. The new building, located at 6221 El Camino Real, is an impressive 72,425 square foot ...

Zimmer Holdings Responds to BusinessWeek Article May 20, 2005 WARSAW, Ind., /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ZMH; SWX: ZMH), a leader in the orthopaedics industry, today issued a response to the BusinessWeek article "A Test of Zimmer's Agility," that appears in the magazine's edition dated May 30, 2005. The Company said that although it is gratified to have been named to the magazine's list of Top 50 performers, it believes that the article paints a distorted ...