HIV/AIDS patients offer unique oral health challenges

2012-09-05

With the large number of existing and new cases of HIV infection worldwide, there is a parallel need for dental practitioners and other healthcare practitioners

Ask Marty: What all-ceramic cement do you prefer?

2012-09-04

Q: What are you using to cement your zirconia and e.max crowns? A: That is a great question, as the number of all-ceramic crowns is

Tom’s of Maine launches naturally whitening toothpaste

2012-09-04

Tom’s of Maine has introduced Botanically Bright toothpaste designed to naturally whiten teeth. The toothpaste helps remove plaque with regular brushing while naturally sourced silicas

Visa app calculates gifts from the tooth fairy

2012-09-04

The tooth fairy is leaving an average of $3 per tooth this year, an increase of 15% from $2.60 left in 2011, according to a

NYUCD names new chair of orthodontics department

2012-09-03

Cristina Teixeira, DMD, PhD, an associate professor of orthodontics and of basic science and craniofacial biology, has been appointed chair of the department of orthodontics

JADA to retract study over concerns about data

2012-08-31

A study published in the May issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) is being retracted in the September issue after the

Toothbrush, toothpaste Smile Program grants available

2012-08-30

The Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA) Foundation is now accepting applications for its new Smile Program aimed at providing underprivileged children, adults, and seniors with the

Ultrasonics a sound alternative to needle irrigation

2012-08-30

A continuous ultrasonic irrigation device outperformed conventional needle irrigation in a study comparing the ability of the devices to remove root canal debris (Journal of

CDC: Half of U.S. adults have periodontal disease

2012-08-29

One out of every two American adults age 30 or older has periodontal disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of Dental

Tom’s of Maine launches recycling initiative, charity drive

2012-08-28

Tom’s of Maine has partnered with TerraCycle, a company specializing in recycling and upcycling, on its new Tom’s of Maine Natural Care Brigade. The free

Survey: Most Americans whiten teeth at home

2012-08-28

Most Americans opt to whiten their teeth using home-based methods rather than professional whitening options, according to a research report from the market research firm

Ore. man sues after wearing braces for 11 years

2012-08-27

A 22-year-old Oregon man who wore braces for 11 years has filed a $185,000 lawsuit against his orthodontist, according to an article in the Oregonian.