EPA says no to changing fluoride chemical

2013-08-15

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied a petition to change the source of fluoride in U.S. drinking water supplies. The petition, filed May

Dentsply GAC, Shock Doctor help fund AAO program

2013-08-15

Dentsply GAC and Shock Doctor have become corporate supporters of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Donated Orthodontic Services (DOS) program. The program provides orthodontic

LawAtlas releases map of dental hygienists requirements

2013-08-14

LawAtlas.org has released a map that shows dental hygienist licensing requirements, authority, and supervision requirements across the U.S. The map examines laws across 50 states

Scientists use human urine to grow teeth

2013-08-13

Ongoing advances in tissue engineering are pushing the boundaries of what scientists can regenerate. Most recently, the development of tooth-like structures from stem cells in

UCLA gets $5M to study RNA in saliva

2013-08-12

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry has received $5 million in funding from the National Institutes for Health to study biological

Implant pioneer’s patient a 30-year success story

2013-08-12

When they were first introduced, dental implants were an inconsistent and unproven treatment option. But that did not deter Paul Schnitman, DDS, MSD, from learning

Study: Hydroxyapatite doubles as a teeth whitener

2013-08-12

Can hydroxyapatite be used as a teeth whitener in addition to helping prevent or reverse demineralization? Yes, according to a new study in the European

Endoscopic approach eases blocked salivary duct treatment

2013-08-08

The current method for treating a blocked salivary duct is far more complicated and dangerous than it should be. Now Cook Medical is working to

Coltène offers Elasti-Dam dental dam

2013-08-07

Coltène has introduced the Elasti-Dam, a powder-free, low-protein latex dam that offers low modulus handling for easier stretching to place over clamps. It comes in

2 doctors launch professional whitening product

2013-08-06

Two sisters, Pooneh Sabo, DDS, and her sister, Paris Sabo, MD, have founded a company called Start Pure to manufacture a new professional teeth-whitening system

ADA seeks 750 volunteers for MOM event

2013-08-06

Volunteers are encouraged to register for the American Dental Association (ADA) Mission of Mercy (MOM) charity dental clinic scheduled to take place November 3 in

Atlantic Precious Metal launches Strategy Milling

2013-08-05

Atlantic Precious Metal Refining has unveiled Strategy Milling, a milling center designed to provide dental professionals will milled full-contour gold crowns and bridges. The milling