Is there a glimmer at the end of the NHS tunnel?

2017-10-31

Nigel Jones discusses Sara Hurley’s latest briefing with Simon Thackeray and Tony Kilcoyne. When Sara Hurley, chief dental officer (CDO) for England, held a briefing

Cavity Detector Gets FDA Clearance

2017-10-31

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded 510(k) clearance to the Ortek ECD from Ortek Therapeutics. The patented, lightweight, battery-powered, tabletop device is designed

Online Fact Sheet Educates Dentists About Antibiotic Stewardship

2017-10-31

As antimicrobial resistance and the negative consequences of antibiotic use continue to spread, the Minnesota Dental Association (MDA), the Minnesota Department of Health, and the

Centrix has a Challenge for You! Prevention Intervention

2017-10-31

Centrix is challenging dentists and hygienists to begin their own “Prevention Intervention” campaign. What Centrix means by that is start using CAMBRA (Caries Management Risk

5 key points on dental care’s overall cost: 108M Americans lack dental insurance

2017-10-31

Here are five key points: 1. A Consumer Reports National Research Center survey found a root canal’s average out-of-pocket cost totals $593 for insured patients.

Top 10 dental schools in the world: Which nation ranks as No. 1?

2017-10-31

Here are the top 10 dental schools in the world: 1. University of Hong Kong — China 2. University of Michigan — U.S. 3. Tokyo

New Clinic Provides Care to the Underserved in Minnesota

2017-10-31

Community Dental Care has opened its latest clinic in Rochester, Minn, expanding access to oral health services for more than 10,000 Southeastern Minnesota children and

Best Practices for Stopping the Spread of Infections in Dental Settings

2017-10-31

Today’s dental practices need environmental infection prevention strategies that can address a range of threats, from bloodborne pathogens like viral hepatitis to multi-drug resistant organisms

7.4% of U.S. dentists are affiliated with DSOs: 5 things to know

2017-10-31

Here are five things to know: 1. For dentists ages 21 to 24 years old, the rate of dentists associated with DSOs nearly doubles to

What’s Your Why?

2017-10-31

In this interview, Matthew Petchel, sits down with motivational speaker and best-selling author Simon Sinek. Here, Petchel asks Sinek about his optimistic philosophy and how

Biolase appoints Dr. Richard Lanman to board of directors: 5 observations

2017-10-31

Here are five observations: 1. Dr. Lanman replaces outgoing director Fredrick Moll, MD, who is resigning Nov. 11 due to other commitments. 2. Currently, Dr.

Using Composite in a Patient with Bulimia

2017-10-31

Dr. John Kanca reported a case where a bulimic patient of his had a level of damage to the lingual side of her anterior teeth