Metformin effective on smokers’ chronic periodontitis
2012-11-26
A study published earlier this year found that metformin — one of the most commonly used antihyperglycemic agents for treating type 2 diabetes — may
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Elder abuse victims often suffer dental trauma
2012-11-26
Dental trauma and trauma to the face are among the most frequent injuries suffered by elderly victims of abuse, according to a study presented today
OrthoExpress contest aids child abuse prevention
2012-11-26
OrthoExpress is hosting a Prevent Child Abuse Beautiful Smiles Contest, in which two children will receive free orthodontic treatment — a $3,600 value. For every
Septodont gives $135K in sealants to NCOHF
2012-11-26
Septodont has donated nearly $135,000 in Toothfairy Pit & Fissure Sealant Kits to National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) to help prevent pediatric dental disease
Microcracks can strengthen mandibles for implants
2012-11-26
Although it seems counterintuitive, a bone break can lead to a stronger bone that can support an oral implant, according to a case report published
Eco-friendly toothbrushes clean mouths, reduce landfill
2012-11-25
If your patients are maintaining good dental hygiene, chances are they are throwing away multiple toothbrushes in the trash every year. But as part of
Ad imagines dental floss found on Mars
2012-11-25
A new ad from the National Flossing Council imagines that the Mars Curiosity Rover found dental floss on Mars, providing proof that intelligent life once
Major Calif. city moves toward water fluoridation
2012-11-20
The Santa Clara Valley Water District, which serves most of San Jose, CA, is one step closer to fluoridating the water supply of one of
Glidewell expands compatibility of Inclusive package
2012-11-20
Glidewell Laboratories has expanded the compatibility of its Inclusive Tooth Replacement Solution to accommodate a number of popular implant systems from Astra Tech, Biomet 3i,
Biolux sponsors 1st Rapid Orthodontics Symposium
2012-11-20
Biolux Research is sponsoring the inaugural Rapid Orthodontics Symposium, planned in conjunction with the 17th UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC) in
Zyppah oral appliance treats sleep apnea in 2 ways
2012-11-19
The Zyppah hybrid oral appliance is a new device that takes a different approach to treating snoring and sleep apnea. Developed by a biomedical engineer
Dental chain sued over teen’s death after root canal
2012-11-19
A Chicago-based dental chain is being sued on behalf of a 17-year-old boy who died in 2011 after undergoing a root canal at one of