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

Dental student invents single-use toothbrush

2012-04-16

Deborah Luis, a Nova Southeastern University (NSU) forth-year dental student, has created and patented FreshTips, a single-use, on-the-go miniature toothbrush and breath-freshener duo. She came

Heraeus is the new GBAS fundraising partner

2012-04-16

Heraeus Kulzer’s Venus White Teeth Whitening Systems brand has been named the new official whitening fundraising partner of the Give Back A Smile (GBAS) program.

General dentists can facilitate infant, toddler oral care

2012-04-16

Children’s oral health is an important component in many dental offices. The prevention of dental disease in our youngest patients needs to be a priority

Demand for dentist anesthesiologists on the rise

2012-04-15

There is a growing demand for dentist anesthesiologists to treat pediatric patients but a lack of available practitioners able to meet it in every region

Federal judge dismisses Calif. fluoridation lawsuit

2012-04-15

A federal judge has ruled that a Southern California water district can legally add hydrofluosilicic acid to public drinking water even though it has not