Could cheese help prevent caries?

2013-06-04

Consuming cheese and other dairy products may help protect teeth against caries, according to a new study published in the May/June 2013 issue of General

Align Technology debuts entry-level clear aligner

2013-06-03

Align Technology has introduced a new clear aligner product and signed an exclusive deal with Henry Schein Dental to distribute it. Realine is a five-stage

Erythritol offers xylitol-like oral health benefits

2013-06-03

Cargill, an international producer of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services, is poised to step into the global oral health market with a

Survey: 7 million in U.K. unlikely to brush their teeth

2013-06-03

A survey by Atomik Research on behalf of the British Dental Society has found that almost 7 million people in the U.K. are unlikely to

New Kerr cement offers easy cleanup, better strength

2013-06-03

Kerr has launched its newest cement, Nexus RMGI (resin-modified glass ionomer) with “One-Peel cleanup.” It is the first RMGI with the company’s Nexus technology and

Maxillent introduces sinus lift system in Europe

2013-06-03

Maxillent, a dental implant technology company, has signed a contract with Dental Force to distribute Maxillent’s iRaise in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. iRaise is designed

Risky jaw surgery popular in S. Korea

2013-06-02

Dangerous double-jaw surgery is growing among South Korean women as a way to improve their appearance. Many are being encouraged to undergo the risky operation

Teeth-whitening by nondentists in NC OK

2013-06-02

The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners has lost its appeal of a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruling that supported the right of

Vibration technology for assessing dental health gets patent

2013-06-02

Fovean has received a new patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its vibration technology to assess dental health. The system can work

AAPD foundation accepting dental home grant applications

2013-06-02

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) is accepting applications for its 2014 Access to Care Grants. The $20,000, single-year grants from the AAPD’s Healthy

Did dental implants cause actor’s neurological disorder?

2013-05-30

Actor Dick Van Dyke suspects that his dental implants may be linked to an undiagnosed neurological disorder he has had for seven years, according to

Are blood thinners OK prior to oral surgery?

2013-05-29

Stroke patients do not need to discontinue taking blood thinners such as aspirin and warfarin prior to undergoing dental procedures, according to a new guideline