Texas dentists concerned about mobile dentistry
2011-04-10
Some dentists in Texas are opposing legislation that would allow mobile dental clinics to be reimbursed by Medicaid for providing sealants to low-income children at
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Komet offers sonic tips for veneer-prep finishing
2011-04-10
Komet USA has released the Komet SF8850 sonic tip for veneer-preparation finishing procedures. The tips are designed exclusively for use with the Komet SonicLine sonic
Chewing robot wins prestigious science award
2011-04-10
A former PhD student at the University of Bristol has been awarded first prize and the Paul Roell Medal in the prestigious Zwick Science Awards
Perio stem cell transplants show promise
2011-04-10
Periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) have been found to be the most efficacious of three kinds of clinically tested dental tissue-derived stem cells, according to
IOM issues report on U.S. oral healthcare
2011-04-10
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has released its “Advancing Oral Health in America” report, which emphasizes the inextricable link between a person’s oral health and
Alcohol consumption increases oral cancer risks
2011-04-10
A team of European researchers who tracked about 364,000 people in eight countries found a correlation between overall cancer risk and the amount of alcohol
Heraeus newsletter includes free CE, business tips
2011-04-10
Heraeus has launched 360, an online newsletter for dental and laboratory professionals, and is offering a free Apple iPad as an incentive for subscribers. Each
Plain cigarette packs may deter new smokers
2011-04-10
Plain cigarette packaging could help prevent people taking up the habit but would have little effect on those who already smoke on a daily basis,
Coroner: Ohio dental patient’s death was accidental
2011-04-10
The Cuyahoga County coroner in Ohio has ruled that a 13-year-old girl’s death in January — two weeks after she had two teeth extracted —
Combating calculus with Oral-B Pro-Expert
2011-04-08
Calculus, widely recognised as a cause of gum problems by increasing the retention of dental plaque, is set to face new opposition with Oral-B Pro-Expert
An anti-caries evolution
2011-04-08
Stannous fluoride, a widely recognised anti-caries agent used in Crest toothpaste, introduced by Procter & Gamble as the first clinically proven anti-caries fluoride toothpaste in
New dental practice opens in Bristol
2011-04-08
A new dental surgery was officially opened in Bristol last month. Local MP for Bristol West, Stephen Williams, and Jill Shepherd, NHS Bristol’s director of