Vita adds to Vitapan Plus anterior teeth line

2013-03-20

Vita has added new shades and moulds to its Vitapan Plus anterior teeth line. The Vitapan Plus anterior range is now available for the entire

Test may overestimate dental amalgam exposure

2013-03-20

A common test used to determine mercury exposure from dental amalgam restorations may significantly overestimate the amount of the toxic metal released from these fillings,

Survey: Most U.K. parents wait too long for kids’ 1st dental visit

2013-03-20

A survey of U.K. parents revealed that 79% wait until their children are older than a year old before taking them to the dentist and

Study: Propofol abuse by healthcare professionals rising

2013-03-19

Abuse of propofol is a “rapidly progressive form of substance dependence” that is being more commonly seen among healthcare professionals, according to a study to

Henry Schein opens Nasdaq for World Oral Health Day

2013-03-19

Henry Schein opened the Nasdaq stock market today in celebration of FDI World Dental Federation’s World Oral Health Day. Stanley M. Bergman, chairman of the

New implant system uses exact copy of original dentition

2013-03-19

A new dental implant system from Natural Dental Implants has the technology to apply an intuitive concept: replacing a tooth with an implant that is

Oral-B grant winner uses funds to help dementia patients

2013-03-19

Ann Benson Ross, RDH, is transforming the way elderly in her community of Mesa, AZ, and surrounding areas, receive oral care. A dental hygienist for

Sunstar redesigns Proxabrush Go-Betweens

2013-03-19

Sunstar GUM has introduced a new size of Proxabrush Go-Betweens cleaners called Ultra Tight. The new Proxabrush is designed for healthier patients with tighter contacts.

Novartis loses another bisphosphonate/ONJ trial

2013-03-18

Novartis Pharmaceuticals, makers of the osteoporosis bisphosphonate Zometa, has been ordered to pay a Florida man $250,000 for injuries he suffered after taking Zometa to

Study: Water fluoridation good for adults as well as kids

2013-03-18

The U.S. has seen both a steady expansion and elimination of water fluoridation in recent years as budget priorities shift and power changes hands among

Mass. dental board OKs Botox by general dentists

2013-03-18

The Massachusetts Board of Dentistry has released a policy advisory that allows dentists to use facial injectables such as Botox and dermal fillers. According to

ADHA’s meeting to celebrate 100 years of dental hygiene practice

2013-03-18

The early bird registration deadline of May 3 is nearing for the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) annual meeting, taking place June 19-25 at the