Cochrane review supports fluoride varnish for kids
2013-08-22
Children whose permanent and baby teeth are treated with fluoride varnish see a noticeable reduction in decayed, missing, and filled tooth surfaces, according to a
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Dental ‘grill’ fad could harm teeth
2013-08-22
Pop stars have rekindled the dental gold grill trend favored by hip-hop artists in the 1980s and 1990s, but poorly made versions could hurt those
C3 Jian completes trial for caries prevention drug
2013-08-21
C3 Jian has successfully completed a phase I clinical trial for its C16G2 caries-fighting peptide drug. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial included a dose-escalation period,
RDA offers tips for working with patients with special needs
2013-08-21
SAN FRANCISCO – As a dental assistant, Niki Henson, RDA, was confident that she would be able to schedule a dental appointment for her two
Start-up gets $4.6M to develop craniomaxillofacial material
2013-08-21
Tissue Regeneration Systems (TRS) has raised $4.6 million in venture capital funds to develop an implantable, resorbable scaffold to support weight-bearing stretches of bone in
Nobel Biocare Q2 revenues up slightly
2013-08-21
Dental implant maker Nobel Biocare’s second-quarter revenues for 2013 rose 2.3% as its European business grew for the first time in six years. For the
Calif. man’s death during oral surgery ruled ‘accidental’
2013-08-21
A San Diego man who went into cardiac arrest during routine third-molar extractions was given a combination of anesthetics that might have led to his
RDH uses online radio to improve healthcare education
2013-08-20
Every morning, Monday through Friday, Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH, gets to do something she loves: talk on the radio. Her online show, “Cross Link Radio
Dux seeks ugliest bib clip in U.S.
2013-08-20
A contest hosted by Dux Dental is inviting dental practitioners to pick the ugliest dental bib clip in America as part of their 5th annual
Ormco aims to educate adult orthodontic patients
2013-08-19
Ormco, a manufacturer and provider of advanced orthodontic technology and services, has released an infographic that addresses adults’ hesitancy with orthodontic treatment. The “Never Too
ART a good option for older adults with caries
2013-08-19
Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) is a cost-effective option for treating caries in older adults, especially those in nursing homes or who are housebound, according to
Dental tech experts share their favorites at CDA meeting
2013-08-19
SAN FRANCISCO – Dental technology specialists Marty Jablow, DMD; John Flucke, DDS; and Paul Feuerstein, DMD, showcased some of their favorite high-tech products in an
