DNA on dental pick gets man busted for robbery
2013-01-10
A Georgia man was arrested this week after his DNA was found to be a match for DNA taken from a dental floss pick dropped
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Jan. CDA journal focuses on patient care strategies
2013-01-10
This month’s issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association features the translational research efforts of new and young investigators interested in turning clinical
BPA linked to potential adverse effects on heart, kidneys
2013-01-09
Bisphenol A (BPA) appears to be associated with a biomarker for higher risk of heart and kidney disease in children and adolescents, according to an
SD hygienists tapped to improve caries rates
2013-01-09
Officials in South Dakota are looking to new legislation that expands dental hygienists’ duties to help the state improve its caries prevention statistics. A report
Vt. disputes Pew sealant report findings
2013-01-09
Vermont health officials say they support the use of dental sealants to help prevent tooth decay in children, despite a recent Pew Center on the
Study: Bleaching changes teeth at molecular level
2013-01-08
There has been a steady proliferation of whitening products for dentists and consumers, with some in-office products containing high concentrations (35%) of hydrogen peroxide. In
FDA issues abuse-deterrent opioid guidelines
2013-01-08
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued a draft guidance document to assist pharmaceutical companies in developing new formulations of opioid drugs that
Ask Marty: How do you fabricate in-office indirect restorations?
2013-01-08
Q: What is your technique for indirect restorations in your office, without sending it to a lab? A: There are many ways to fabricate indirect
New toothbrush touts brushing sensor, smartphone app
2013-01-07
A Kentucky start-up has developed a manual toothbrush with an embedded sensor that maps brushing behavior and sends the data to an associated smartphone app
Bay Area dental clinic gets sleep apnea accreditation
2013-01-07
The Bay Area Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance Center has received program accreditation from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). Accreditation means that the
Mont. Dental Association disputes F sealant grade
2013-01-07
The Montana Dental Association (MDA) is disputing a failing grade by a new Pew Center on the States report examining what U.S. states are doing
Study finds persistent oral bacteria after ECC treatment
2013-01-07
In a follow-up to a study conducted one year ago, researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Dentistry have determined that
