Review highlights ways to prevent, manage ONJ

2014-12-16

An international review of more than a decade’s worth of research on osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) points to an increased risk for patients taking

AAOF recognizes Texas orthodontist for lifelong achievements

2014-12-15

With more than half a century of contributions to the orthodontic profession, Fred Garrett, DDS, of Houston has been recognized with a $250,000 research grant

Maine Dental Health Out-Reach gets $350K grant

2014-12-15

Maine Dental Health Out-Reach, which has provided oral care to thousands of schoolchildren, has received a $350,000 grant from the Next Generation Foundation of Maine.

Parental behavior modifications can benefit kids’ oral hygiene

2014-12-15

A new paper in the Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene highlights the crisis in children’s oral care and offers a proven program of treatment and

Study: HPV vaccine, riskier sexual activity not linked

2014-12-11

The sexual behavior of teenage girls does not appear to be affected after they obtain the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, according to a new study

DentaQuest donates $189K to Maryland Dental Action Coalition

2014-12-10

The Maryland Dental Action Coalition (MDAC) has received $189,000 from the DentaQuest Foundation’s Oral Health 2020 grant. MDAC will use the funding over a one-year

Benevis installs DoseSpot e-prescription software

2014-12-09

Support services company Benevis has installed DoseSpot’s e-prescription software program for its dental practice clients. DoseSpot allows Benevis-affiliated dentists and oral surgeons to electronically order

Hall technique successful in comparative U.S. study

2014-12-08

Stainless steel crowns placed using either a traditional preparation or the Hall technique have high and similar rates of survival, according to a new comparative

Second Opinion: The case for dental anesthesiologists in pediatric sedation

2014-12-07

Thank you for your timely and relevant interview with American Association of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) President Dr. Edward H. Moody Jr., which ran on November 24

DEXIS continues TeamSmile support

2014-12-03

DEXIS announced its continued support for the TeamSmile program by rededicating efforts to assist the program with company volunteers, onsite systems, and funding. TeamSmile partners

Biolase introduces Epic X diode laser

2014-12-02

Biolase has introduced the Epic X diode laser to the U.S. market. Following up on the success of the company’s Epic 10 laser, Epic X

New products showcased at 2014 Greater New York Dental Meeting

2014-12-02

NEW YORK CITY – Several new products were launched at the well-attended Greater New York Dental Meeting this week. The gathering attracted more than 52,000