Combining mannitol with lidocaine significantly increases the effectiveness of an inferior alveolar nerve block, according to a new study in Anesthesia Progress (Spring 2013, Vol.
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) arrests dental caries by reducing the demineralization process and inhibiting the growth of multispecies cariogenic biofilms, according to a new study
Renishaw has licensed several patents held by BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst, which specializes in dental prosthodontics, related to additive manufacturing in dental applications. The
3M ESPE has contributed Adper self-etch adhesive to the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF): America’s ToothFairy. The donation, worth more than $17,000, will benefit
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center is giving the Forsyth Institute a $4.1 million capital grant to fund the new Forsyth Center for Salivary Diagnostics. The facility
It is time for re-evaluation and restructuring of the hygiene department. A high percentage of the adult population has some form of periodontal disease. Therefore,
An advanced dental polymer technology developed at the University of Colorado Boulder has been licensed to 3M. The licensed technology enables formation of very low-shrinkage
COLOGNE, Germany – Friday, Day Four of the 2013 International Dental Show (IDS): The sun was shining as I rode the train to the convention
COLOGNE, Germany – Up early again Thursday to get ready for another busy day. The snow was coming down as I boarded the train to
The March 2013 Journal of the California Dental Association focuses on exploring sinus floor augmentation, a double tooth case study, and the treatment of a
Komet USA has launched the Duet FP One-plus-One kit for the finishing and polishing of composite restorations. The kit combines two of the company’s instrument
United Concordia has created a free, animated, mobile app called Chomper Chums that is designed to help children ages 4 to 11 develop healthy brushing,
