‘Flameless cremation’ separates amalgam fillings
2012-09-11
A “flameless cremation” device could remove the hazard of vaporized mercury resulting from cremating the deceased, according to a report by the BBC. The machine
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Delcam upgrades DentMILL software
2012-09-11
Delcam has launched a major upgrade to its DentMILL software for the milling of dental implant restorations. DentMILL 2012 has a new interface to make
Study: Candidates’ teeth can predict election outcomes
2012-09-11
Does the brightness of political candidates’ teeth influence their election success? Yes, according to a study sponsored by Luster Premium White, an oral care whitening
Fluoridation advocates win in Phoenix
2012-09-11
The city council of Phoenix voted September 11 to continue fluoridating the city’s water supply. The vote concludes the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee’s consideration of
CDA journal addresses rise in pulp temp
2012-09-11
The September issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association covers a range of topics, including a discussion of the different reasons for the
Dental groups advocate for Hispanics’ oral health
2012-09-11
The Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) and Oral Health America (OHA), together with Crest and Oral-B, are convening in Washington, DC, today for a day of
Lawmakers in Porland, Ore., vote in favor of fluoridation
2012-09-11
Portland, OR, has shed its distinction as the largest city in the U.S. to not fluoridate its public water supply. Today the city council voted
Water fluoridation grants available in Iowa
2012-09-09
Iowa communities can now apply for grants to help them start putting fluoride in their water supplies or upgrade their existing fluoridation systems. Ten communities
NCOHF awards four $10K grants
2012-09-09
The National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) will distribute four $10,000 grants to provide oral health services to children to dental clinics in Kentucky, California,
Marine sponge bacteria shed light on biofilm formation
2012-09-09
A new study of marine sponges could lead to an understanding of how to break up harmful bacterial biofilms, even on teeth (Molecular Microbiology, September
ADA teams with PopCap to battle ‘zombies’
2012-09-09
The ADA and PopCap Games, a digital games creator, have launched a campaign encouraging good oral health among U.S. children and their parents during the
AAP names new director
2012-09-09
John M. Forbes, MBA, has been chosen as the new executive director of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). Forbes succeeds Alice DeForest, who is
