Delta Dental touts oral health investments in 2020
2021-06-15
The Delta Dental Institute has released a 2020 report on its community impact, titled “Our Promise to Our Communities,” highlighting the oral health investments its
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FDA clears Ormco’s Spark aligners for younger kids
2021-06-15
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Ormco’s Spark clear aligners as an orthodontic treatment for younger children. The doctor-directed aligner system can
Aspen Dental introduces Motto clear aligners
2021-06-14
Aspen Dental Management has unveiled its Motto clear aligners. With Motto, patients first receive a digital scan to custom manufacture each aligner. Onsite labs and
Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: Kids skip the dentist after general anesthesia procedures
2021-06-14
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, Researchers from Scotland found a significant drop in dental care visits after children in the U.K. underwent general anesthesia
Week in Review: Girl swallows orthodontic wire | Harassment of hygienists | The cost of periodontal disease
2021-06-11
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Summer is approaching and more relaxed days may be on the horizon, but the dental news shows no sign of slowing down.
Voco adds VisCalor thermoviscous composite
2021-06-10
Voco has introduced its second thermoviscous composite, VisCalor, following the prior launch of VisCalor bulk. The universal esthetic composite, once warmed, is flowable during application.
British study warns of risks of teeth whitening products
2021-06-09
Teeth whitening products bought online or over the counter may contain up to 300 times the legally permissible amount of hydrogen peroxide, according to a
Periodontal disease cost U.S. $154B in 2018
2021-06-09
Periodontal disease comes with a high cost: The U.S. lost $154.1 billion in 2018 due to the condition, according to an analysis published on May 30
Twitter users starting to embrace water fluoridation
2021-06-09
Twitter users have started to get on board with community water fluoridation, with the number of supporters rising from none to 19% in five years,
AAPD names new president, officers, trustees
2021-06-08
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has inducted Dr. Amr Moursi, PhD, as its new president and also installed other officers and its new
Parkell to open office in Sweden
2021-06-08
Dental materials and equipment manufacturer Parkell is opening a new office in Sweden. The expansion supports Parkell’s growth strategy and increases its ability to service
Orthodontic wire leads to appendicitis in 11-year-old girl
2021-06-06
A 2.7-cm orthodontic wire caused appendicitis in an 11-year-old girl in California, according to a report published in the August issue of the Journal of