Biggest COVID-19 news this week: 6 things to know
2021-06-29
1. The new ‘delta plus’ variant India classified a new “delta plus” COVID-19 strain as a “variant of concern.” The variant is related to delta,
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Oral Health Advocacy Program Targets the LGBT+ Community
2021-06-29
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry’s Pride Alliance will use a $4,000 award from the Chicago Dental Society Foundation Community Service Grants
Align Technology honours 10 million Invisalign smiles milestone with donation of US$1 million to Operation Smile
2021-06-29
Align Technology, Inc., a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign system of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, and exocad
Pulling Wisdom Teeth Can Improve Long-Term Taste Function
2021-06-29
PHILADELPHA—Patients who had their wisdom teeth extracted had improved tasting abilities decades after having the surgery, a new Penn Medicine study published in the journal
Holistic and Patient-Centered Care Enables a Superior Dental Experience
2021-06-29
Dentistry can be confusing and overwhelming for patients who are dealing with pain or anxiety about procedures—even regular cleanings, if they haven’t been that regular.
Introducing Renamel® Bulkfill™ – The Amalgam of Composites
2021-06-29
Cosmedent introduces Renamel Bulkfill, an advanced posterior composite bulkfill that is packable, sculptable and polishable. Designed for rapid one-step placement, this material is even faster
Dentsply Sirona’s Vortex Blue Endodontic Instruments now available in pre-sterilised blister packs
2021-06-29
Managing the risk of cross-contamination can be a daunting task, especially with the current circumstances impacting the dental profession. Based on a recent survey, almost
Four in five dentists say technology provides better working flexibility
2021-06-29
Almost 80% of dental professionals believe technology provides greater flexibility in the workplace, a new report finds. However optimism towards how technology actually supports dentists
More than 200,000 Maine residents may gain access to preventive dental care under new budget agreement
2021-06-29
Earlier this month, Maine’s House and Senate passed a bill to allow people 21 or older under MaineCare to receive preventive, diagnostic and restorative care
Intraoral Device Helps People Lose Weight
2021-06-29
Researchers at the University of Otago and in the United Kingdom have developed an intraoral device designed to help people lose weight. Fitted by a
Wisdom Teeth Extractions Can Improve Long-Term Taste Function
2021-06-29
Patients who had their wisdom teeth extracted had improved tasting abilities decades after having the surgery, according to researchers at Penn Medicine. The findings challenge
Delta Dental Awards $1.5 Million to California Food Banks
2021-06-29
The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation has awarded $1.5 million in grants to food banks that touch every county in California, which is projected to