The best performing lubricants for medical and dental handpieces consist of polyurea-thickened greases using a base of mineral oil or polyalphaolefin (PAO), according to research
The ADA is encouraging dentists to work with their patients to determine how often they need teeth cleanings, following a study published in the Journal
Access Pharmaceuticals, maker of the MuGard oral mucositis treatment, has licensed the U.S. commercial rights to the product to AMAG Pharmaceuticals. Under terms of the
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is the latest organization to respond to a study published this week in the Journal of Dental Research (June
Annual prophylaxis, rather than every six months, may be sufficient for patients with no risk factors, according to the authors of a new study in
The ADA has ended its affiliation with Sharecare, the consumer website co-founded by Mehmet Oz, MD — “Dr. Oz.” The decision was made after a March
Sm;)e Perfected has launched a campaign to help people land jobs by providing free whitening for patients through dental offices that use the company’s products.
Are teeth the latest potential victims of bisphenol A (BPA)? Yes, according to a new study by French researchers in the American Journal of Pathology
Two Northern California cities — Davis and Woodland — are considering adding fluoride to their drinking water. Adding fluoride to the water could improve dental
NSK Dental has launched its Ti-Max Z series of electric dental handpieces in Canada. The Ti-Max Z series features six instruments: Z95L: 1:5 increasing; quattro
Oklahoma health officials now say 73 patients of Tulsa oral surgeon W. Scott Harrington, DMD, have tested positive for hepatitis C. Eight rounds of testing
For dentists and patients alike, longevity is one of the most important aspects of a restoration. Patients inevitably want to know how long their dental