Report: U.S. dental prosthetics market to hit $12B by 2020

2014-03-20

The U.S. dental prosthetics market is expected to reach $11.8 billion by 2020, according to a new report by iData Research. This growth is led

St. Renatus gets $5M, completes phase III trials of Kovacaine Mist

2014-03-19

St. Renatus has secured a $5 million investment for its Kovacaine Mist anesthetic nasal spray, and will apply for FDA approval this year, having recently

Study finds link between extended breastfeeding and caries

2014-03-17

Breastfeeding 24 months or beyond, particularly if frequent, may be associated with severe early childhood caries, according to a new study. The scientists, led by

Cosmedent releases Carry&Pack Instrument

2014-03-17

Cosmedent has released its new Carry&Pack Instrument, designed to carry composite to the prep and then rotate to pack composite into place. The nonstick surface

Microorganism shows promise for inhibiting thrush

2014-03-16

Researchers have discovered how the beneficial fungal yeast Pichia can stave off the harmful fungal yeast Candida, according to a new study in PLOS Pathogens

Evident Dental Lab releases Evident Lite for small labs

2014-03-10

Evident Dental Lab has released Evident Lite, a new lab management software that specifically addressed the needs of small dental laboratories. Priced at $39 per

International dental conference to be held in Dubai in April

2014-03-10

OMICS Group Conferences, an international scientific event organizer, has announced that it will hold the second annual International Conference on Dental and Oral Health from

NC dental board to change sedation rules

2014-03-09

The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners is planning changes to its rules on training, emergency response, and sedation following the deaths of two

Hop leaves could fight dental diseases

2014-03-09

Hop leaves that are discarded in the beer brewing process have antioxidant polyphenols that could protect against dental diseases, according to a new study in

Mother’s saliva predicts kids’ early childhood caries

2014-03-06

Dentistry is sounding the alarm about early childhood caries (ECC) as data roll in about its long-term impact on oral health. Now a new study

Genetic techniques may have role in dental care

2014-03-05

A visit to the dentist could one day require a detailed look at how genes in a patient’s body are being switched on or off,

Report: U.S. dental materials market to hit $1.5B by 2020

2014-03-04

The U.S. dental materials market is expected to grow to nearly $1.5 billion by 2020, according to a new report from Research and Markets. Entitled “US