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

Ky. orthodontists support local schools

2012-07-24

An orthodontics practice in Kentucky has raised more than $50,000 for local schools over the last two years through its Partners in Education program. Beginning

Milwaukee to continue fluoridating water supply

2012-07-24

Milwaukee’s Common Council on July 24 agreed to direct the Milwaukee Water Works to continue fluoridating the city’s drinking water but with a lower concentration

‘The View’ revises apology to dental hygienists

2012-07-23

ABC’s “The View” has issued a clarification of its July 16 apology to dental hygienists for a segment on the show that misportrayed the education

New York City’s proposed ban on big sugary sodas draws heated debate

2012-07-23

NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed ban on large sodas is expected to pass in September, but that didn’t deter hundreds

Vident releases new Vita denture shades

2012-07-22

Vident announced that its Vita Multifunctional Teeth (MFT) are now available in four new shades. The new shades are A1, A3, C3, and D3, across