Survey: Most in U.K. prefer dentist for whitening

2013-05-21

A survey conducted in the U.K. on behalf of the British Dental Health Foundation found that 72% of those queried were mostly likely to go

National Smile Month launches in U.K.

2013-05-20

The British Dental Health Foundation’s National Smile Month, the U.K.’s biggest oral health campaign, has begun and runs through June 20. Nearly 2,500 organizations are

Teeth-whitening products put to the test at IADR

2013-05-20

Three different studies examined the efficacy of teeth-whitening products in various delivery modalities, and the results were presented at the recent 2013 International Association for

Asthma identified as a risk factor for sleep apnea

2013-05-19

Researchers have identified a potential new risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea: asthma. Using data from the Wisconsin sleep cohort study, which has been following

Implant complication symposium eases minds in San Francisco

2013-05-16

SAN FRANCISCO – More than 400 dental professionals filled a large auditorium at the Westin St. Francis hotel today for a continuing education (CE) course

Canadian dentists blame lack of fluoridation for caries spike

2013-05-15

Dentists in Alberta, Canada, are reporting a surge in pediatric caries after the city stopped fluoridating its drinking water two years ago. Sarah Hulland, DDS,

AAO elects new officers, trustee

2013-05-15

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) elected officers and a new trustee at its recent annual meeting in Philadelphia. Gayle Glenn, DDS, MDS, of Dallas

NSK Dental releases 45° dental handpiece

2013-05-15

NSK Dental has introduced to the U.S. market the Ti-Max Z45L, a 45° electric, contra-angle dental handpiece. The handpiece’s body is made of titanium, which

Nobel Biocare disputes implant lawsuit settlement

2013-05-14

A proposed settlement of a lawsuit brought against Nobel Biocare regarding its NobelDirect dental implants has hit a snag. It was previously reported that the

Ormco rebrands Damon System

2013-05-14

Ormco has rebranded the Damon System as Damon Smile in an effort to enhance consumer appeal and aid in increasing patient starts. An independent study

Oral health network opens new research opportunities

2013-05-14

A nascent network is beginning to connect Canadians involved in oral health research. The goal is to harness more of the potential of members of

OSAP partners with Canadian Dental Association

2013-05-14

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is collaborating with the Canadian Dental Association and its Journal of the Canadian Dental Association Oasis program