Colo. dental patient tests positive for hepatitis
2012-07-29
A patient has tested positive for hepatitis C after being treated by a Colorado oral surgeon who allegedly reused needles and syringes. The man, who
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High fluoride exposure may hurt kids’ neurodevelopment
2012-07-29
High fluoride exposure in drinking water may negatively affect children’s neurodevelopment, according to a study by Harvard University researchers (Environmental Health Perspectives, July 20, 2012).
HydraBrush releases new power toothbrush
2012-07-29
HydraBrush has released its second-generation power toothbrush, the 30 Second Smile Platinum. The product brushes six tooth surfaces of the upper and lower teeth simultaneously,
U.K. dentists warned about stem cell scheme
2012-07-29
Dentists in the U.K. are being warned about accepting money for recommending stem cell harvesting to their patients. The Dental Defence Union (DDU) has been
Researchers create comprehensive smile database
2012-07-29
What happens to your face when you smile spontaneously, and how does that affect how old you look? Computer scientists from the University of Amsterdam’s
Is ATP production more caries-relevant than MS?
2012-07-29
A recent comparison study found that a salivary culture of mutans streptococci (MS) alone was the most accurate means of assessing a child’s risk for
ADA MLP report raises important questions
2012-07-29
As I read through Dr. Jay Friedman’s opinion piece, “Is the ADA’s midlevel provider economic analysis fair?” written in response to the July 25 ADA
On Demand Dentist partners with San Diego charity
2012-07-26
On Demand Dentist announced it has struck a partnership with charitable organization Fresh Start Surgical Gifts. A portion of every dollar spent at On Demand
Study: More postoperative pain with propofol/remifentanil
2012-07-26
While the use of propofol and remifentanil are increasing in orthognathic surgery, patients may experience more postoperative pain than with other types of anesthesia, according
Do composite materials change color after polymerization?
2012-07-25
A new study examining the color stability of 10 resin-based restorative materials has found that while clinically relevant color changes occurred immediately after polymerization, a
Is the ADA’s midlevel provider economic analysis fair?
2012-07-25
The ADA studies on the economic viability of alternative dental providers released this week have more holes in them than a slice of Swiss cheese.
TheraBreath adds 3 whitening products
2012-07-24
TheraBreath has introduced three new teeth-whitening products: the Dental Professional Whitening Kit, the Touch Up Whitening Pen, and the Tooth Sensitivity Treatment Pen. The Dental
