The American Chemical Society (ACS) has released a video that explains why toothpaste transforms the sweet flavor of orange juice into something bitter. The animated
Mighty Brace is a new HIPAA-compliant smartphone app and educational software suite created by an orthodontist to enhance patient compliance. Mighty Brace, which debuted May
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) today responded to a recent report in Pediatrics that questioned the value of preventive dental visits in reducing
Using 10% carbamide peroxide or 10% hydrogen peroxide bleaching agents in conjunction with an abrasive dentifrice can lead to a significant increase in enamel roughness
Untreated caries in permanent teeth and chronic periodontitis continue to account for two of the most prevalent oral health issues in the world, particularly in
Evidence pointing to the potential health risks associated with exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) continues to mount. In a new study in Proceedings of the
It may seem logical that taking children to the dentist for regular preventive checkups will lead to fewer pricy restorative procedures. But new findings published
Drinking large quantities of carbonated soda could be as damaging to teeth as methamphetamine and crack cocaine use, according to a case study published in
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded Heraeus Kulzer a new patent for the company’s PalaMeter prosthetic measurement device. The PalaMeter can be used
Japanese researchers have developed a coating method that accelerates bonding with bone, which could reduce the burden of orthodontic subperiosteal devices on dental patients, according
Keating Dental Arts(KDA) has prevailed in a two-year trademark dispute brought against KDA by Glidewell Laboratories. In 2011, Glidewell sued KDA over its use of
A recent study in the Journal of the American Dental Association found that one in eight general practice patients have dentin hypersensitivity (DH). With those
