Green glasses go on, dental anxiety and heart rate drop
2026-02-10
Wearing glasses with green lenses for 10 minutes prior to third-molar surgery may reduce the dental anxiety and heart rate of patients, according to a
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Cellerant CEO series: The entrepreneur’s mindset with Candid’s Nick Greenfield
2026-02-10
As we continue to partner with Cellerant Consulting on a series of interviews with CEOs who oversee businesses that impact the dental industry, I recently
Research that fluoride affects kids’ IQs may be flawed
2026-02-10
A 2019 study that suggested fluoride negatively affects children’s IQ scores and has been cited to sabotage public water fluoridation is “unacceptable” for legal and
Spectrum launches oral disease detection test
2026-02-10
Saliva diagnostic company Spectrum Solutions has released the new saliva diagnostic test SimplyPerio, which measures periodontal bacteria, caries, and fungal and viral targets. It takes
This research may make filling cavities a thing of the past
2026-02-10
Using ongoing bone regeneration research, University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry researchers are studying whether DNA nanotechnology can restore teeth, possibly reducing the need for
Understanding dental anesthesia: What to know about the ASMA injection
2026-02-10
I still remember the very first day of learning dental anesthesia and injections in dental hygiene school. Do you remember that day as well? Even
Dentsply’s academy offers indirect restorations courses
2026-02-10
Dentsply Sirona (DS) is offering a new indirect restorations continuing education course series through its DS Academy. The course series aims to equip dental professionals
Elephant once owned by King of Pop recovering from dental surgery
2026-02-10
An African elephant once owned by pop star Michael Jackson that lived at Jackson’s Neverland Ranch has successfully undergone dental surgery at his current home,
Invisalign palatal expander available in Australia, New Zealand
2026-02-10
Align Technology’s Invisalign palatal expander system is now available in Australia and New Zealand. The system is a 3D-printed device designed to expand narrow upper jaws
1st IOF-AFI orthodontic symposium to be held in the fall
2026-02-10
The first International Orthodontics Foundation (IOF)-ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI) International Orthodontic Symposium will be held October 5-6 in Boston. The conference, themed “Orthodontic Innovation and
Align Technology’s latest innovations and what they mean for dentistry
2026-02-10
Align Technology’s recent showcase at the 2024 Chicago Midwinter Meeting unveiled a series of groundbreaking products that the company believes are set to redefine the
Bad mouthguard partially blamed for UFC loss
2026-02-10
Mixed martial artist Ronda Rousey believes that a faulty mouthguard and a concussion led to her losing the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 193 headliner in