Turmeric ingredient can spice up periodontitis treatment
2021-06-29
Curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric that gives the spice its yellow color, may have a role in the treatment of periodontitis thanks to
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Cosmedent introduces Renamel Bulkfill
2021-06-29
Cosmedent has launched Renamel Bulkfill, its posterior composite bulkfill that the company calls “the amalgam of composite.” Designed for one-step placement, Renamel Bulkfill can be
Zirconia shines in review of systematic reviews
2021-06-28
Zirconia received satisfactory marks in a new review of systematic reviews of the restorative material. While zirconia-ceramic restorations came with technical, biological, and aesthetic complications,
Man loses tooth after retainer causes canine avulsion
2021-06-27
A fixed lower jaw dental retainer completely avulsed the canine tooth of a 26-year-old man in the U.K., according to a case report published June
NIDCR seeks grant submissions on pain management
2021-06-24
The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) and other agencies of the National Institutes of Health are seeking grant submissions for developing
USPSTF releases final research plan on oral health
2021-06-24
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently released its final research plan on oral health screening, referral, behavioral counseling, and preventive interventions. The recommendations
AI can be a powerful tool for predicting tooth loss
2021-06-24
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool for predicting tooth loss, according to the findings of a June 18 study in PLOS One. Algorithms
Restoratives & Cosmetics Insider: Zirconia shines in review of systematic reviews
2021-06-23
Dear Restoratives & Cosmetics Insider, Zirconia received satisfactory marks in a big review of systematic reviews of the restorative material. The new analysis included 16
Align debuts Invisalign case named for influencer D’Amelio
2021-06-22
Align Technology has introduced its first limited edition product, an aligner case created for social media influencer and Invisalign aligner user Charli D’Amelio. The Charli
Rise in adverse events for TMJ implants prompts FDA update
2021-06-20
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 17 released updated information about temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) implants, including the number
Rare 4-cm mucocele removed from child’s submandibular gland
2021-06-17
Clinicians removed a rare 4-cm mucocele that extended from the submandibular gland to the floor of the mouth of a 9-year-old girl. The case was
Dental Dose: The brief history of cocaine in dentistry
2021-06-17
Dental Dose is a twice-monthly video series featuring pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh. In each episode, Viola shares bite-sized pieces of dental pharmacology news, facts, and
