Study: Vitamin D has positive impact on caries rates

2012-12-04

While there has been little dispute over vitamin D’s role in supporting bone health, there has been disagreement over its role in preventing caries and

Does occlusal adjustment enhance periodontal therapy?

2012-12-03

The benefits of occlusal adjustment as a component of periodontal treatment have not been adequately demonstrated in the clinical research to date, according to a

Research reveals fetal BPA exposure in pregnant women

2012-12-03

Research from the University of Michigan School of Public Health has found bisphenol A (BPA) in fetal liver tissue, demonstrating that there is considerable exposure

Equity firm to buy Young Innovations for $300M

2012-12-03

Young Innovations has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Linden Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm that focuses

Feldspathic veneers fare well in 20-year study

2012-12-03

When bonded to prepared enamel substrate, feldspathic porcelain veneers have excellent long-term survival and low failure rates, according to a study in the International Journal

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Margherita Fontana

2012-12-02

HuangshanDental.com is pleased to present the next installment of Leaders in Dentistry, a series of interviews with researchers, practitioners, and opinion leaders who are influencing

Tekscan introduces T-Scan 8 occusal device

2012-12-02

Tekscan has released T-Scan 8, which features a new user interface and workflow designed to optimize efficiency when evaluating occlusal forces. The T-Scan is a

DenMat to acquire PeriOptix

2012-12-02

DenMat has signed a purchase agreement to acquire all outstanding stock of PeriOptix, a provider of magnification and illumination technologies for dental and medical professionals.

Plackers donates flossers to Ronald McDonald Houses

2012-11-29

Plackers has donated more than 75,000 of its Micro Mint disposable flossers for families staying at Ronald McDonald Houses in Texas, California, Louisiana, and Missouri.

Study finds link between perio disease, CAD

2012-11-29

A new study that looked at the relationship between oral health and coronary artery disease (CAD) in Pakistan found that poor oral health indicators were

One year later, Fla. county returns to fluoridation

2012-11-28

Roughly one year after opting to end water fluoridation, Florida’s Pinellas County, which supplies water to some 700,000 people, will reinstate the practice following a

Nierman expands dental sleep medicine portfolio

2012-11-27

Nierman Practice Management has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Snoring Isn’t Sexy, a public awareness and marketing resource for dentists treating patients suffering