Novel root canal cleaning system gets FDA nod
2013-09-03
Sonendo, a developer of endodontic products, has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first generation of its Multisonic
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CDC supports oral disease prevention programs
2013-09-03
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded cooperative agreements to 21 states to support state infrastructure development and implementation of prevention
Colgate, Teach for America launch Smile for Picture Day
2013-09-03
Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures has launched Smile for Picture Day, a new back-to-school campaign that uses the tradition of picture day to promote healthy
Resin infiltration effective on white-spot lesions
2013-09-02
Resin infiltration — a technique typically associated with the treatment of caries — can significantly improve the clinical appearance of white-spot lesions following orthodontic treatment,
OHA fall campaign focuses on seniors
2013-09-02
Oral Health America’s (OHA) fourth annual Fall for Smiles campaign, which encourages maintaining good oral health by brushing and flossing, getting regular dental visits, eating
Study: One-step partial caries removal most cost-effective
2013-09-02
There are several ways to treat caries, but the primary concern of most patients is cost, while practitioners are concerned more with effectiveness. With that
Dental lab association creates social media sites
2013-08-28
The National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) has launched two new social media outlets that promote transparency in dentistry and the value of a competently
Study IDs link between urinary mercury, dental amalgam
2013-08-28
People with dental amalgam have significantly higher levels of urinary mercury, according to a new study in the Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology (August
More parents report healthy toothbrushing habits
2013-08-28
More parents are reporting healthy toothbrushing habits since the Ad Council launched the Children’s Oral Health Campaign. On the one-year anniversary of their Kids’ Healthy
Vita launches 2 new restorative products
2013-08-27
Vita has released two new products for its In-Ceram restorative materials: Vita In-Ceram YZ Disc Color and Vita In-Ceram YZ Disc HT (high translucent). Available
TORS may help sleep apnea sufferers
2013-08-27
Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) may be an effective treatment for sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS), according to a recent study in Laryngoscope (July
Be ready to answer questions about natural dental products
2013-08-27
The market for “natural” products has grown steadily in recent years, and the interest in such products has extended into dentistry. During a presentation at