CHX varnish protects some patients from root caries
2011-05-04
Chlorhexidine varnish (CHX-V) may provide a beneficial effect against root caries for patients in need of special care, according to a new study (Caries Research,
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Study IDs root cause of local anesthetic-related NSDs
2011-05-04
The root cause of local anesthetic-related neurosensory disturbances (NSDs) in dentistry has been unclear. But now a group of Danish researchers say it is neurotoxicity
Dr Paulo Malo tops world-class dental conference
2011-05-04
The annual Nobel Biocare UK Symposium is a world-class dental conference that attracts delegates from far and wide to an exciting two-day programme of events.
ADA Testifies on Priorities for Oral Disease Prevention Funding
2011-05-04
Washington, D.C., May 3, 2011—“We cannot ‘drill and fill’ our way out of dental disease,” said Dr. Matthew Neary, chairman of the American Dental Association’s
‘Uplift’ is really a pay cut, warn dentists
2011-05-04
The Department of Health’s announcement of just a 0.5% increase in contract values for general dental practitioners in England for 2011/12 is a pay cut
A smile tops ‘physical attraction’ poll
2011-05-04
A smile has topped a poll of the most important physical features when it comes to attraction between men and women. A smile was rated
Coast Dental to Acquire the Assets of SmileCare
2011-05-04
TAMPA, Fla., May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Coast Dental Services, Inc., announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of
Darby Dental Supply Now Offers the ZOLL AED Plus Defibrillator
2011-05-03
Jericho, NY – May 3, 2011 – Darby Dental Supply, LLC, the largest all-telesales national distributor of dental merchandise, recently expanded its widespread product offerings
Corticosteroids during pregnancy not linked to orofacial clefts
2011-05-03
Pregnant women who take potent topical corticosteroids just before and during pregnancy risk fetal growth restriction in their infants, but there is no risk of
OraMetrix to expand orthodontic production
2011-05-03
OraMetrix, a provider of 3D technologies for orthodontics, has selected the Camstar Enterprise Platform to help support its planned expansion in North America, Europe, Asia,
Top VA official blasts Dayton clinic’s leadership
2011-05-03
A top U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) official has acknowledged the “failure of leadership” that took place at the Dayton VA Medical Center’s dental
Research supports population-based smoking cessation campaign
2011-05-03
New research published in the American Journal of Health Promotion shows that population-based approaches to smoking cessation — including mass media campaigns and smoking quit