UMDNJ gets $2.1M for tobacco-use survey
2010-04-19
The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) School of Public Health has been awarded a $2.1 million, four-year grant from the National
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What improves compliance with orthodontic treatment?
2010-04-19
How clinicians respond to the wishes of young patients who are required to wear removable appliances can have a crucial impact on compliance, according to
Scimedent buys rights to Emergency Dental Kit
2010-04-19
Scimedent Health, formerly known as Trend Exploration, said it has bought the rights to an emergency dental kit product that contains various dental treatments for
If my patient has undergone radiation treatment of the jaw, does he/she need hyperbaric oxygen therapy before I extract teeth or perform other minor oral surgery?
2010-04-19
Body Background Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a feared condition recognized by all dental practitioners (Figs. 1 and 2). Some of us have witnessed this disease among
New probiotic toothpaste battles oral bacteria
2010-04-19
Designs for Health has launched a probiotic toothpaste that does not include fluoride, abrasives, food dye, or preservatives. The dentifrice, PerioBiotic, contains Lactobacillus paracasei, which
Pano images overestimate root contacts in ortho patients
2010-04-19
Do panoramic radiographs provide a true assessment of the mesiodistal root relationship of adjacent teeth during orthodontic treatment? Noting that correct tooth position in three
Teeth-whitening firm targets physicians, not dentists
2010-04-19
RightSmile is in the final phase of developing a line of laser teeth-whitening products exclusively for use by physicians, not dentists. RightSmile is targeting the
Benco partners with ProDrive Systems, Pankey Institute
2010-04-19
Benco Dental has entered into two new partnerships designed to expand the company’s product offerings and offer continuing education courses to its customers, the company
How are odontogenic infections best managed?
2010-04-19
Body Background Dental infections, including gingivitis, periodontitis, dental caries and odontogenic infections, result in numerous dental visits each year in Canada. They can range in
Dalhousie University’s Communities of Practice: Part 2. Research Collaborations
2010-04-19
Body The commitment of Dalhousie University’s faculty of dentistry to improving access to care is visible in the innovative and supportive partnerships among dentists, dental
BioMers launches new orthodontic products
2010-04-18
BioMers has launched two new products for orthodontic treatment: the SimpliClear braces system and the Astics Color retainers. The SimpliClear braces system consists of translucent
Straumann awards André Schroeder research prize
2010-04-18
One of the most prestigious awards in dentistry, the André Schroeder Research Prize, was presented April 17 at the World Symposium of the International Team