Interleukin Genetics reports Q4 results
2016-03-17
Interleukin Genetics reported increased revenues for its fiscal fourth quarter of 2015 but also an increase in net loss, compared with the same quarter the
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Week in Review: Fluoridation cessation and cavities; opioid prescriptions; and a team of CEOs
2016-03-17
Dear HuangshanDental.com Member, Canadian researchers have new evidence that links the cessation of water fluoridation to an increase in caries. A recent study found schoolchildren
AADR 2016: Better way to quantify caries needed
2016-03-17
The traditional decayed, missing, and filled surfaces (DMFS) system for quantifying caries significantly overestimates the actual prevalence of the disease, according to new research presented
AADR 2016: Study looks at kids’ caries relapse rate after general anesthesia
2016-03-17
Pediatric patients who receive treatment under general anesthesia have a higher rate of caries relapse compared with those patients who had treatment without general anesthesia,
Study analyzes short-term results of defluoridating water
2016-03-17
Canadian researchers have new evidence that links cessation of water fluoridation to an increase in caries. A recent study found schoolchildren in Calgary, Alberta, had
New guidelines recommend restorative patient exams every 6 months
2016-03-16
Patients with tooth-borne restorations, either fixed or removable, should be seen for a clinical exam at least every six months for the rest of their
JAMA: Too many opioids prescribed for extractions
2016-03-15
Dentists may be prescribing an excessive amount of opioids after tooth extractions, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Interleukin Genetics names experts to clinical advisory board
2016-03-15
Interleukin Genetics has appointed experts to its clinical advisory board to advise the company on clinical programs that demonstrate the clinical benefits of targeted prevention
Huron Capital adds affiliate
2016-03-15
Huron Capital Partners announced that its portfolio company, Michigan-based Spring & Sprout Dental Holdings, has entered into an affiliation with Dan German Orthodontics of Beavercreek,
Electronic caries detection device gets patent
2016-03-15
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York has been issued a U.S. patent for the Ortek electronic caries detection (ECD) device, according
CDC issues new opioid guidelines
2016-03-14
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidelines for prescribing opioid medications for chronic pain, excluding cancer, palliative, and end-of-life care.
Sonendo launches root canal website for patients
2016-03-14
Endodontic technology developer Sonendo has launched a website to help patients make informed decisions about root canal therapy. The company’s GentleWave system includes a one-treatment