McCreight Progressive Dentistry Earns Orkos Award

2017-10-30

When fearful patients who have avoided the dentist for years come to the dental office reporting pain, the dental team often has to sooth patient

Pregnant Women Face Three Times the Risk of Gingivitis

2017-08-31

Pregnant women need to mind their oral health too, as the occurrence and severity of pregnancy gingivitis substantially exceed national averages, according to the Oral

Risks Remain With Oral Cancer Surgery

2017-05-11

Head and neck cancer is increasing worldwide. During the past 15 years, oral and neck cancer has increased from 2,000 to 8,000 new cases per

A Short Case Study: A Maxillary First Molar with Two Palatal Canals

2016-12-09

This started out to be a normal case. Upon access there was a lot of bleeding on the pulpal floor. I used a slow round

Pregnant Women Likely to Have Gingivitis

2016-07-14

Women who are pregnant are likely to have moderate to severe gingivitis and may need regular care to maintain their oral health and avoid adverse

Chronic Pain Treatment Proves Difficult for Some Implant Patients

2016-06-22

Though rare, chronic pain after dental implant surgery not only is possible, but it also can compromise the quality of life among those who suffer

FDA Approves Laser for Osseous Tissue Procedures

2015-11-20

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Convergent Dental’s 9.3-mm Solea carbon-dioxide laser to perform osseous tissue procedures. In addition to cavity preparations and soft tissue

Gain Practice Efficiency and More through Dental Lasers

2015-11-08

Efficiency in a dental practice often is the determining factor between growth and failure. One way to ensure your practice is increasing revenues, enhancing the

Laser Market to See 8.4% Growth Through 2019

2015-10-20

The market for dental lasers will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4% from 2014 to 2019, according to MicroMarket Monitor, driven

Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Gum Disease

2015-10-01

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. Anyone can get it, though it affects women more than men, and it’s most