Abstract. The current uses of gold in dental applications are reviewed and the major gold-based dental alloys are described with reference to current International Standards.Newer techniques, such as electroforming, are highlighted with suggestions for potential future areas for research and development.bstract. The current uses of gold in dental applications are reviewed and the major gold-based dental alloys are described with reference to current International Standards.
Two of Australia's major pharmacy networks plan to merge, forming a retail group with around 500 stores and $2 billion in turnover. Chemmart, owned by New Zealand-based medical and pet care firm EBOS, has struck a deal to merge with Terry White Group. Terry White Group (TWG) has around 230 franchisee pharmacies and EBOS is proposing to sell its Chemmart business to TWG and provide additional capital in exchange for a 50 per cent stake of the merged entity.
The company makes most of those brands under license, working closely with designers at the relevant fashion houses. But it owns several brands itself, including Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples and REVO. [...] In many cases, the same company is also selling you the glasses. Luxottica also owns LensCrafters, Pearle Vision and Sunglass Hut. This is extreme vertical integration. The eye doctor telling you that you need a new pair of glasses, the sales people helping you choose them and the people who design and make the glasses all work for the same company.