Study reveals national statistics on orthognathic surgery

2012-04-23

How much will it cost? What could be the potential complications? How long will I have to stay in the hospital? When it comes to

Researchers propose new classification for severe ECC

2012-04-22

The International and American Associations for Dental Research have published two studies in the Journal of Dental Research that examine the definitions of dental caries

Minn. may require dental labs to register

2012-04-22

A Minnesota bill that would regulate the state’s dental laboratories is nearing approval by state lawmakers. HF 614 would require labs that make crowns, bridges,

Boys & Girls Clubs of America supports S4L Foundation

2012-04-22

The Smile for a Lifetime Foundation (S4L), which provides orthodontic care and free braces to underserved children, has joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of

Inflammatory protein ups blood-vessel constriction risk

2012-04-22

A protein involved in cellular inflammation may increase the risk of plaque-containing blood vessels associated with periodontal disease, according to research presented April 18 at

National Prosthodontics Awareness Week begins

2012-04-22

This week is National Prosthodontics Awareness Week and is designed to help inform the general public about proper oral health, how to care for missing

AADR addresses value, shortcomings of AHA study

2012-04-19

The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) has responded to the American Heart Association’s (AHA) new literature review on the relationship between periodontal disease and

Merck wins another Fosamax trial

2012-04-19

A state court jury in New Jersey has found in favor of Merck in the Sessner v. Merck case, rejecting the claims of a woman

Whiter Image debuts mini teeth-whitening pen

2012-04-18

Whiter Image Dental has released a mini teeth-whitening pen that uses a hybrid gel blend of hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide. This formula, also used

New implant coating could prevent early failures

2012-04-18

A team of chemical engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a coating for hip implants that could help them better adhere

Dental students underreport occupational injuries

2012-04-18

Forgetfulness, negligence, working alone, and failure to use personal protective equipment are some of the reasons behind occupational exposures to infectious biological material among dental

Study highlights social benefits of straight teeth

2012-04-18

People with straight teeth are perceived as more successful, smarter, and having more dates, according to a perception study conducted by Kelton Research for Align