Cost-effectiveness: FDPs versus anterior implants
2013-11-19
In the mind of a patient, cost can outweigh all other factors when treatment options are presented. Now, a new study by Swiss researchers can
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Columbia, Mo. votes to continue fluoridation
2013-11-17
Officials in Columbia, MO, have voted to continue fluoridating the city’s water supply. The unanimous city council vote came November 4 following nearly a year
The LAPIP protocol: Time to add it to your toolkit?
2013-11-17
Through rose-colored glasses, implant dentistry is a perfect solution. The patient no longer has to worry about decay or other problems associated with natural dentition.
More patients test positive in Okla. infection scandal
2013-11-14
Oklahoma health officials have confirmed that 100 patients of oral surgeon W. Scott Harrington, DMD, have now tested positive for hepatitis and HIV. The state
IADR/AADR publish implant dentistry supplement
2013-11-14
The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have released the third clinical supplement to the Journal of Dental Research (JDR) Clinical implant dentistry
Study: Preventive dental care for children lacking
2013-11-14
A study of more than 90 million claims by Delta Dental found that even insured children are not getting the proper level of preventive dental
ADA applauds global treaty upholding amalgam use
2013-11-14
The ADA has voiced its support for provisions included in a global mercury treaty that uphold the use of dental amalgam. The treaty, signed by
Sigma Labs gets dental implant patent rights
2013-11-13
Sigma Labs has obtained complete assignment interest in its patent on advanced dental implant technology. It supports Sigma’s exclusive marketing agreement with Manhattan Scientifics, according
FDA to propose hydrocodone restrictions
2013-11-13
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning to recommend a more restrictive classification of hydrocodone combination drugs to increase control of the drugs,
In-office oral care product sales increase
2013-11-12
Sales of professional oral care products in the U.S. grew at a 5.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the last three years, according to
Kerr posts curing light infographic
2013-11-11
Kerr has posted a new infographic about curing lights on its dental blog. Entitled Dental Curing Lights — Behind the Glow, the infographic is a
Study: Dental fear traced to drill sounds
2013-11-11
Neuroscientists have found that the sounds of dental instruments like drills evoke fear and anxiety in some people, according to a new study presented at