Efforts to Curb Antibiotic Overuse Go Viral

2015-11-11

More doctors are prescribing antibiotics to fight infection, and they’re losing their effectiveness as a result. According to the Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP)

“COME ON!” to Your Patients for Positive Online Reviews

2015-11-11

By now, you understand the importance of managing your online reputation. Negative reviews can be mitigated and handled so they have minimal to no impact

Oral cancer now the 10th most common cancer in men

2015-11-11

Oral cancer has been declared the 10th most common cancer in men Oral cancer has now been declared the 10th most common cancer detected in

Rx Painkillers Still a Significant Source of Addiction

2015-11-11

The number of dental prescriptions for opioids has declined in recent years, though practitioners still should be concerned about their potential dangers. In fact, 52%

Dr. Frank Spear: Questions to Ask When Weighing Risk vs. Reward in Implant Dentistry

2015-11-11

CHICAGO, November 9, 2015 – Dr. Frank Spear will open the Academy of Osseointegration’s (AO) 2016 Annual Meeting with his presentation, “Globalization of Training, Education,

Roberts Chosen President-Elect of American Dental Association

2015-11-11

CHICAGO – Gary L. Roberts, D.D.S., a general dentist based in Shreveport, Louisiana, is the new president-elect of the American Dental Association (ADA). Dr. Roberts

Watching Cement Dry Could Improve Fillings

2015-11-10

Bioactive glass ionomer cement (GIC) fillings often eventually need to be replaced. A better understanding of how they form at the molecular level could lead

Emotional Intelligence Key to Student Success

2015-11-10

Dentists need to be smart to succeed. But emotional intelligence (EI) plays a role in success, too, as evidenced by a recent study of Japanese

Mouth Cancer Now the Tenth Most Common Cancer in Men

2015-11-10

Oral cancer is now the tenth most common cancer in men according to new figures* released by Cancer Research UK today (Tuesday). This latest data

Is it the right time for Evlynne Gilvarry to leave?

2015-11-10

Michael Watson questions why Evlynne Gilvarry has decided to leave the GDC now Few will miss Evlynne Gilvarry after she announced she will step down

Calcium’s Path to Enamel Formation Mapped Out

2015-11-10

A team of researchers from multiple universities has uncovered how calcium (Ca) is transported in the formation of dental enamel, which could lead to enamel

Oravital Inc. Showcasing its Advanced Periodontal Infection Diagnosis and Treatment System During its GNYDM Debut

2015-11-10

Oravital Inc., which recently launched the Oravital® periodontal and breath odor diagnosis and treatment system into the U.S. professional dental market, will be making its