CDA journal focuses on pediatric dentistry

2013-08-05

The August issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association provides a pediatric dentistry update and reviews how to treat children with primary and

MedActive explores Sjögren’s xerostomia treatment

2013-08-04

MedActive Oral Pharmaceuticals has launched a protocol trial using patients with Sjögren’s syndrome to test its products for relief of xerostomia. Xerostomia is caused by

Coltène launches new composite shell system

2013-08-01

Coltène has launched the Componeer Class V prefabricated composite shell system. Cervical defects are typically treated using adhesive bonding and composite. The new approach is

DentalEZ unveils StarDental Titan e-type system

2013-08-01

DentalEZ Group has introduced the StarDental Titan e-type motor and attachments. The motor is an adaptable low-speed motor built on the foundation of the Titan

New NY law gives dental hygienists expanded duties

2013-08-01

The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) is applauding the passage of a new law that allows dental hygienists working in certain facilities to work

Milk combats sugar’s threat to tooth enamel

2013-07-31

Drinking milk after eating sugary breakfast cereal reduces plaque acid levels and may prevent damage to tooth enamel, according to a study in the Journal

Study: Perio disease affects quality of life

2013-07-31

Peridontal disease can significantly impact a person’s overall quality of life, according to a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology (July 29, 2013).

W.Va. public schools to get oral health program

2013-07-31

Students in West Virginia public schools will participate in a prevention-focused oral health program, according to an Associated Press article. The program, which will begin

Tooth sensor can monitor human oral habits

2013-07-31

A sensor embedded in a tooth could one day help track a person’s daily eating, drinking, smoking, coughing, and speaking habits. Researchers from National Taiwan

FDA approves CO2 laser for hard-tissue use

2013-07-31

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Convergent Dental’s Solea for ablation of hard tissue for caries removal and cavity preparation. Solea is

More warnings on dangers of oral piercings

2013-07-31

The Irish Dental Association (IDA) is warning young people that oral piercings pose a significant risk to their health and in extreme cases can result

Key Group report assesses dental lab market

2013-07-31

The Key Group, a healthcare market research firm, has released its 2013 U.S. Dental Laboratory Market Assessment and Trends Report. Now in its third year,