U.K. water fluoridation cuts hospitalizations for tooth decay

2014-03-26

A new U.K. report has found that children living in areas with water fluoridation have less tooth decay and fewer hospitalizations than those living in

Gene expression signature can be used to classify gum disease

2014-03-26

Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) have devised a new system for classifying periodontal disease based on the genetic signature of affected tissue, rather

Second Opinion: Dental amalgam is safe and effective

2014-03-26

Editor’s note: Second Opinion is a feature where dental leaders and opinion makers have a forum to express their positions on topics relevant to the

Jury awards $3M in Topamax cleft palate case

2014-03-25

A Philadelphia jury has awarded $3 million to the family of a 5-year-old girl born in 2009 with bilateral cleft palate and lip after her

Protein plays key role in infection by oral pathogen

2014-03-25

Scientists have discovered that the protein transgultaminase 2 (TG2) is a key component in the process of periodontal disease, according to a new study (Proceedings

Coltène launches Surgitip-endo aspirator tip for root canals

2014-03-25

Coltène has introduced the new Surgitip-endo aspirator tips for root canals. Developed for drying root canals, the tip has a flexible front section that allows

Hawaii girl died from drugs used during dental procedure

2014-03-24

A 3-year-old Hawaii girl who died following extensive dental procedures had no underlying heart problems and likely died because of the drugs used to sedate

DrBicuspid.com Restoratives Insider

2014-03-24

Dear Restoratives Insider, In this edition of the Restoratives Insider, HuangshanDental.com takes a look at the groundbreaking application of 3D printing in facial reconstruction surgery.

3-year-old La. boy dies after dental procedure

2014-03-23

A 3-year-old Louisiana boy has died following a dental procedure earlier this month. Ja’Chyron West of Sulphur, LA, died March 19 after being treated by

Komet’s instrument packs available for military

2014-03-20

Komet USA has developed sterile instrument packs specifically for U.S. veterans and members of the armed forces. The instruments are presterilized and supplied in sterile

Study confirms periodontal treatment reduces medical costs

2014-03-20

A new study from United Concordia Dental confirms that periodontal disease treatment can reduce medical costs and hospitalizations. Individuals with certain medical diseases or conditions,

Study compares products to battle marginal shrinkage

2014-03-20

Shrinkage stress is a shortcoming of composite resin restorations that has yet to be solved, so some inevitably perform better than others. A new study