Study: 4 proteins may lead to improved HNC treatment

2014-04-10

A quartet of proteins that play critical roles in cell replication, cell death, and DNA repair could lead to better targets for therapy against head

Insurance marketplaces: Comparing pediatric dental plans, costs

2014-04-09

Health insurance marketplaces offer a variety of dental benefits, but figuring out which ones are best for pediatric coverage is complicated, according to a new

NCPDP issues oral liquid medications guide

2014-04-08

The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP), a not-for-profit pharmacy standards development organization, has issued a patient safety white paper on oral liquid medications

ADA: Indian Health Service dental budget inadequate

2014-04-08

The proposed 2015 budget for the Indian Health Service (IHS) won’t address increasing oral disease, according to the ADA. The $175 million fiscal 2015 budget

Prognosis of HPV-positive tumors in HNC varies

2014-04-07

Patients with throat cancer who are positive for the human papillomavirus (HPV) have a good prognosis, but until now the effect of being HPV-positive on

Insurance marketplaces offer many options, limited information

2014-04-06

The new health insurance marketplaces offer a variety of dental benefits, but figuring out which ones are best for consumers and pediatric coverage is complicated,

Gene changes may be responsible for recurrent HNC

2014-04-06

Gene alterations may be responsible for recurrent head and neck cancer (HNC) in some patients, and an existing cancer drug may be an effective treatment,

American Dental Partners continues Boston charities support

2014-04-06

American Dental Partners is continuing its financial support of several Boston-area charities. The organizations are devoted to improving the quality of life of their local

Dos and don’ts for increasing production: Don’t neglect cosmetic services

2014-04-06

In a tough economy, don’t neglect cosmetic services Some dentists have been tempted to de-emphasize cosmetic dentistry in the belief that few people want it

Sulzer Mixpac offers new shorter T-Mixer tips

2014-04-02

Sulzer Mixpac’s T-Mixer disposable mixing tips now have a shorter tip, creating less waste. Mixing tips are single-use for hygienic reasons. The new blue model

Ritter adds 12 new independent dealers

2014-04-02

Ritter Dental USA has added 12 new independent dealers, which the company is attributing to its Ritter Road Show and meetings that took place throughout

Oral Health 2020 program seeks to end dental disease in kids

2014-04-02

In a time of continued partisan politics when it comes to funding dental and healthcare programs on every level, the DentaQuest Foundation has launched its