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Ohio's Vets Might Not Receive American Products
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3M to Acquire Dental Implant Manufacturer IMTEC Corp.



ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire IMTEC Corp., a manufacturer of dental implants and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanning equipment for dental and medical radiology headquartered in Ardmore, Okla. Terms of the transaction were not… Continue

Economy dims dental industry's smile

By Helen Chernikoff

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/7509291 (url for full story)

NEW YORK, May 9

(Reuters) - Makers of dental veneers aren't smiling so brightly these days as the slowing U.S. economy weakens demand for expensive optional treatments.

In the first quarter, companies such as diversified manufacturers 3M Co and Danaher Corp and dental distributor Henry Schein Inc reported slower sales of items like braces… Continue

Exploring the Growing Appeal of Medical Tourism

http://knowledge.emory.edu/article.cfm?articleid=1140

"Some 750,000 Americans sought offshore medical care in 2007, a number that is projected to rise to as many as 6 million in 2010. In addition, Horowitz says, it has been estimated that the global medical travel industry currently generates annual revenues up to $60 billion, with 20% annual growth. “However, another valuation suggests that the industry is somewhat smaller, with growth… Continue