Study: Lead in teeth holds secrets of person’s origins

2014-08-03

Trace amounts of lead in modern and historic human teeth can give clues about where an individual came from, according to a new study in

AAE publishes clinical guide for saving natural teeth

2014-07-29

The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has published the new Treatment Options for the Compromised Tooth: A Decision Guide. The full-color guide includes 13 new

Refusal to immunize kids linked to refusal of fluoride treatment

2014-07-28

Caregivers who refuse to have their children immunized are also likely to refuse fluoride treatments for them, citing concerns about the safety of topical fluoride,

Septodont donates to NCOHF

2014-07-24

Septodont has donated more than $138,000 in sealant and anesthesia reversal products to the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF): America’s ToothFairy program. The products

Product spotlight: Restful Jaw helps patients with TMD

2014-07-23

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) and general jaw pain, fatigue, and soreness can stall dental procedures, and the Restful Jaw Company has created a device in

5 ways to ensure safe dental restorations for patients

2014-07-22

In a 2009 American Dental Association member survey, nearly 65% of dentists responded that they believe dental technicians and laboratories are regulated in their state.

Researchers use nanoparticles to deliver drugs into teeth

2014-07-21

Many people have felt the jolting sensation of feeling a sharp pain in a tooth after drinking cold beverages. If the pain is caused by

Sedation dosage crucial in at-risk patients

2014-07-20

A new editorial in Anesthesia Progress by Editor-in-Chief Joel M. Weaver, DDS, PhD, reminds dentists, oral surgeons, and all dental professionals that patients with obstructive

Treating perio disease reduces costs of other medical conditions

2014-07-17

A growing body of evidence shows that periodontal disease is associated with negative systemic health consequences for patients with certain diseases and conditions. To determine

High-viscosity glass ionomers can seal pits, fissures

2014-07-17

A systematic review has shown that high-viscosity glass ionomers are not inferior to the current gold standard, according to the System Initiative from the University

CPP-ACP + fluoride no better than fluoride alone

2014-07-17

As dentistry pivots toward caries management and away from “drill and fill,” research is rolling in about the effectiveness of different treatments. Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium

Hu-Friedy starts apprenticeship program for instrument makers

2014-07-16

Dental instrument maker Hu-Friedy has started a pilot apprenticeship program covering 20 different development areas to generate its own reliable pipeline of skilled workers. The