Ancient Humans Consumed Hard Foods Without Damaging Their Teeth
2020-01-17
Hard plant foods may have made up a larger part of early human ancestors’ diet than currently presumed, according to a study of modern tooth
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MB2 Dental Adds 79 Practices in 2019
2020-01-17
MB2 Dental added 79 new practice to its network in 2019, adding Arizona, Florida, Kansas, and Missouri to the areas it covers. Now totaling 192 affiliated
Plymouth’s NHS dental waiting list is continuing to grow
2020-01-16
In October 2019, there were 14,000 people on Plymouth’s NHS dental waiting list, with this number set to rise. Electoral Ward released a map of
Restoring Confidence, One Smile at at Time
2020-01-16
TOKUYAMA DENTAL,With volunteer services and donated supplies, Give Back a Smile restores the smiles of those who have dental injuries as a result of domestic
Report published on fitness to practise ‘Rule 4’ consultation ahead of pilot launch
2020-01-16
We have today published the outcome report on last year’s consultation relating to the ‘Rule 4’ process in fitness to practise. The Rule 4 process
Delta encourages Tennessee patient to push for refund after “unacceptable” dental work
2020-01-16
Deena Robinson had four crowns replaced and two partial dentures placed at Taylor Made Smiles in 2018. After a few months, Ms. Robinson said the
Florida dentist replaces sedation with virtual reality to improve patient experience
2020-01-16
Adam Beno, DMD, owner of Fort Myers, Fla.-based Gulf Coast Advanced Dentistry, started using Opera VR, a wireless headset system, last year. Specifically designed for
Tokuyama Partners With Give Back a Smile to Help Abuse Victims
2020-01-16
More than 5 million women are affected by domestic violence each year, according to the National Violence Against Women Survey, resulting in nearly $4.1 billion
Save Implants with Guided Biofilm Therapy
2020-01-16
EMS, ,It can be a challenge to maintain patients’ implant restorations during the hygiene appointment—a challenge that hygienist Melissa Obrotka felt firsthand when she realized that
Massachusetts dentists, office manager indicted on suspicion of Medicaid fraud
2020-01-16
Anthony DiStefano III, DDS, was indicted on conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, healthcare fraud, tax evasion and two counts of aggravated identity theft. Scott Cale,
Grant to Support Dental Hygiene Therapist Pilot Program
2020-01-16
The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation (DTAF) has awarded Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC), the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in Maine, a $25,000 grant to
Anti-Aging Drug Holds Promise for Treating Age-Related Oral Diseases
2020-01-16
A transplant drug with anti-aging properties can regenerate bone and decrease gum inflammation, promising new treatments for common dental problems in aging patients, according to