Postmenopausal women with high scores on the Fracture Assessment Risk Tool (FRAX) may also be at a higher risk for periodontitis, according to a new
A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study finds that 63% of Hispanic adults in the U.S. have periodontitis (Journal of Periodontology, February
Beavers have harder and more acid-resistant teeth than humans because of iron in their enamel’s chemical structure, according to a new study in Science. The
Sooner or later, most of your patients will end up with tooth decay. Brushing and flossing regularly doesn’t guarantee decay prevention any more than when
An 18-year-old project that evaluates bone growth in mammals will finally take flight aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Astronauts on the space station will
Registration is now open for a new OrthoAccel Technologies webinar on February 27. The webinar, titled “Accelerate Your Practice: Enhance Efficiency With Accelerated Treatment and
Minnesota National Guard Air Force Brig. Gen. David Hamlar, MD, DDS, has received the Black Engineer of the Year Award. The award recognizes outstanding service
Cloud-based dental software developer Curve Dental has partnered with e-medication management technology provider DrFirst to offer integrated electronic prescribing capabilities for both legend drugs and
To help aid long-term success of endodontic procedures on teeth that have had previous root canals, the authors of a recent paper in the British
Dental and surgical instrument manufacturer Pro-Dex has completed its acquisition of Fineline Molds, a San Dimas, CA-based manufacturer of plastic injection molding tools. Rick Van
A California-based company, PorOsteon, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its Phusion Metal-based medical device and plans to enter the dental
3D Diagnostix has released the official 3DDX Surgical Guide support for the new Camlog Conelog implant system and guided surgery kit. The new kit adds