The dental program at Idaho State University in Pocatello has received the Edward Ziegler Innovation Award, according to a KPVI News 6 report.

Here are six recent news updates on dental device and practice management companies.

iData research has found that composite resin dental filling is the most popular dental filling material in Europe. 3M ESPE has become the leading competitor in the European dental filling market.

Delta Dental, a New Jersey-based dental benefits company, has appointed Hart Coven its vice president of information services, according to a Parsippany Focus report.

Here are 17 new employee appointments at Henry Schein.

K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital in Neptune City, N.J., has launched the Meridian Dentistry for Children service, according to a News Medical report.

Stratasys has selected dental solutions provider Dental Axess as a channel partner, according to a 3D Print report.

Here are five recent news updates on dental practice management and device companies.

Kathryn Jagow, DDS, has established the Jagow Family Dentistry practice in Mountlake, Wash., according to a My Edmond News report.

The Vermont State Dental Society has launched the VT Action for Dental Health campaign, a 10-point plan designed to improve access to dental care in the state.

Jim Arnold, DDS, has received the Doctors' Choice National Award USA, which recognizes one dentist in the country, according to a nwi.com report.

Almost 100 counties in Kansas have a dentist shortage. Legislation, long the subject of controversy, aims to allow licensed dental practitioners to perform more procedures in an effort to mitigate the shortage, according to a report by The Topeka Capital-Journal.

Here are five recent news updates on dental practice management and device companies.

Stratasys, a 3D printing provider, has introduced its Objet Eden260VS Dental Advantage 3D Printer, designed to provide digital dentistry solutions.

Eastman Dental in Rochester, N.Y., recently provided free dental screenings for more than 50 Special Olympics athletes, according to a Time Warner Cable News report.

Corey Blankenship, DDS, has established his dental practice in Cathalmet, Wash., according to a report by The Wahkiakum County Eagle.

New Horizons Healthcare has provided primary care services to underserved patients for more than a decade, but now the organization is expanding into dental care, according to a report by The Roanoke Times.

Here are six recent news updates on dental device and practice management companies.

National provider Western Dental has opened a new office location in Fullerton, Calif.

Here are four dental devices that received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance in December.