Dental Sedation Death and Injuries: Part 2 — Solutions

2014-11-03

The current status quo with dental sedation is totally unacceptable. The public is being harmed and too much is swept under the rug by a

Exocad acquires Sensable Dental assets

2014-11-03

CAD/CAM software provider Exocad announced it has acquired the assets of STI Holdings, provider of the Sensable Dental Lab System for partial framework design. The

Early dental consult plays important role in treating orofacial pain

2014-11-02

A team of Japanese researchers who looked at more than 200 patients with orofacial pain has found that early consultation with a dentist is useful

Taub launches new dual-cure implant cement

2014-10-30

Taub Products has launched Zero-G bio implant cement, a dual-cure implant cement that is recommended for intermediate to long-term cementation of implant-retained restorations, as well

ACP announces recipients of 2014 Awards of Distinction

2014-10-30

The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) has announced the recipients of its 2014 Awards of Distinctions. Through its awards program, the ACP formally recognizes individuals

ADA encouraged by CDC data on early childhood caries

2014-10-29

The American Dental Association (ADA) has released a statement that it was “encouraged” that preliminary data presented at the Innovations in the Prevention and Treatment

Premier Dental releases new smaller retraction cord

2014-10-29

Premier Dental Products has released the Knit-Pak+ size 000.0 impregnated knitted retraction cord, which the company claims is the smallest diameter cord on the market.

Scientists identify genetic mutation associated with cleft palate

2014-10-29

Scientists studying birth defects in humans and purebred dogs have identified an association between cleft lip and cleft palate and a mutation in the ADAMTS20

Dental Sedation Death and Injuries: Part 1 — Perspectives

2014-10-27

There is no official reporting or tabulation of dental sedation morbidity and mortality. The dental profession sees the occasional “horror story” in sensational media reports

National Brush Day campaign urges twice-a-day brushing

2014-10-27

As more than 80% of parents surveyed said their children will participate in a Halloween celebration this week and with cavities a major concern for

Data on NH 3rd-graders shows progress in oral health

2014-10-26

A study released last week by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) reported a 31.7%

Ancient skulls highlight modern risks of periodontal disease

2014-10-26

A new study in the British Dental Journal that examined dried skulls from ancient Britain estimates that the rate of periodontal disease was considerably lower