Study explores impact of secondhand smoke on GA for kids
2013-01-14
There are a host of reasons to avoid exposing children to secondhand smoke, also known as environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), but scientists are still learning
dental specialties
Shofu expands OneShot product line
2013-01-14
Shofu Dental has introduced OneShot Unilayer Porcelain, a next-generation ceramic material designed to improve productivity and aesthetic outcomes with a single-powder buildup process. An extension
Ormco offers productivity tips for orthodontists
2013-01-14
Ormco has released its annual list of tips and recommended resources to help orthodontists increase the value of their services and practices in 2013. Here
Dental assisting students stung by school closure
2013-01-13
A career college that offered dental assisting and other training programs in Massachusetts and Maryland abruptly closed all of its campuses last week, citing financial
TotalCare launches disposable air/water syringe tips
2013-01-13
TotalCare has launched a new line of disposable air/water syringe tips with Seal-Tight Spectrum. Seal-Tight has an interlock system, through the Seal-Tight Adapter, that eliminates
Do biofilms take a break at night?
2013-01-10
The oral cavity creates more biofilm during the day than at night, according to a study in Acta Odontologica Scandinavica (December 2012, Vol. 70:6, pp.
Crest Oral-B partners with CareerFusion
2013-01-10
Crest Oral-B has launched a partnership with dental hygienists at CareerFusion, a dental professional career retreat, to gain a better understanding of the current needs
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
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