Yes, Braces Cause Bad Breath
2016-02-08
Braces and other orthodontic appliances can straighten teeth and create beautiful smiles. But they also encourage plaque accumulation, which can lead to gingival inflammation and,
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App Lets Orthodontics Patients Share Their Smiles
2016-01-21
Kids may hate their braces, and their compliance with treatment can be poor. But they love their iPhones and iPads, and an app from Fast
AAO Seeks Orthodontists for Charity Program
2016-01-18
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Donated Orthodontic Services (DOS) program serves children who otherwise could not afford orthodontic treatment across 9 states. In 2016,
Silver Fights White Spot Lesions in Orthodontics
2015-12-15
Fixed orthodontics sometimes leads to white spot lesions. Research from Beijing Friendship Hospital at Capital Medical University in China, though, has shown that silver nanoparticles
Bluetooth Retainer Reports Usage to Orthodontists
2015-12-14
Retainers can be effective in orthodontia—if patients use them properly, of course. And how many patients are honest about how consistently they wear their retainers?
Cosmetic Dentistry Market to Total $22.4 Billion
2015-11-23
The global cosmetic dentistry market will soar from $16.1 billion in 2015 to $22.4 billion by 2020, rising at a 6.8% compound annual growth rate,
3-D Printed Substrate Kills Microbes
2015-11-16
Researchers at the University of Groningen in Germany have developed a 3-D printed substrate that kills microbes on contact. Its immediate applications will be in
Xylitol Shows No Positive Effect on Orthodontic Patients
2015-10-16
The effects of added sugar in food on tooth decay are well known, prompting consumers to look for alternative sweeteners. Xylitol, a natural sugar alcohol,
Halloween Recipes Are Certified Safe for Orthodontia
2015-10-14
Halloween can be scary, especially if you’re an orthodontist. That’s why the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has released a series of spooky recipes that
Patterson Dental Announces New Orthodontic Content and Updates for CAESY Cloud
2011-11-30
ST. PAUL, Minn. – (November 22, 2011) – Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. announces new updates to CAESY Cloud, its online portal that gives users instant
ClearCorrect Ranked as America’s Fastest-Growing Health Company
2011-09-21
HOUSTON, TX—ClearCorrect has been ranked as the fastest-growing health company in America by Inc. magazine. The manufacturer of orthodontic clear aligners placed first among companies
