Spanish researchers have developed implants coated with biodegradable materials for people with bone deficits. The elderly, people with osteoporosis, smokers, diabetics, or people who have
In celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) in February, the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) is sponsoring its annual poster contest for third-grade students
Kids Smiles, a nonprofit children’s dental care organization, has received more than $110,000 in grants from three major Philadelphia foundations to support its services in
Listerine is joining Oral Health America (OHA) to kick off the Listerine 21 Day Swish Challenge, designed to help provide dental care for at-risk children.
Beta-catenin is required in odontoblasts for tooth root formation, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research (January 23, 2012). While the
The death of a 10-year-old Texas boy following a routine dental procedure last September has been ruled accidental, caused by a genetic disorder that affects
The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) has launched an educational program to assist countries worldwide with efforts to phase down the use
For 10 years, dentists have been using the 3M ESPE Filtek Supreme Universal line of dental composite, adding up to more than 400 million restorations
The PBS television show “In Focus” with Martin Sheen will feature a report on new procedures and materials in cosmetic dentistry. The show, an independently
The company behind UltiBrush, an all-in-one toothbrush that includes toothpaste, floss, mirror, and a protective cap, is working to get the product into the market
In my professional experience, the most frustrating thing for dental professionals has always been patient compliance — or should I say noncompliance. As dental professionals,
Hu-Friedy has launched its popular Ortho Wire Bending Contest. For the past decade, Hu-Friedy has been challenging orthodontic residents and practitioners worldwide to showcase their