Injectable local anesthetics, especially lidocaine and benzocaine, are among the most common medications administered in the dental office, and there is a real potential for
Surgeons at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore have removed a rare brain tumor containing several teeth from a 4-month-old baby boy. The tumor was an
The U.S. Supreme Court will examine the North Carolina dental board’s claim that teeth-whitening should only be done by dentists. The justices on March 3
The going rate for lost baby teeth had major gains in 2013. The average gift from the tooth fairy climbed to $3.50 last year, up
To pull or not to pull is a common dilemma when patients have the potentially dangerous combination of abscessed teeth and the need for heart
A funny thing happened on the way to my fortune; the world changed, turning my beloved profession from slam-dunk bankability to a bad business model.
DDS Lab has launched its OrthoVault service, which allows dentists to store their orthodontic patient study models securely online and access them at any time.
Pulpdent has launched its new Activa restorative and base/liner at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The bioactive restorative makes it possible to create restorations
Hu-Friedy has launched its new high-definition (HD) diagnostic mirrors, which provide an enhanced view of the intraoral cavity. With a proprietary coating, the HD mirrors
CHICAGO – Hu-Friedy announced a strategic partnership with Switzerland-based Electro Medical Systems (EMS) this afternoon at the Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting. The Air-Flow Master
Dental fluorosis may not have a significant impact on the functionality of teeth, but it can be a major issue in patients’ minds. The treatment
The ADA’s Council on Scientific Affairs has updated its guidance for caregivers on the use of fluoride toothpaste for children. Now, the organization is stating
