RI may cut adult Medicaid dental services

2012-02-27

Rhode Island has become the latest state to consider dramatically reducing Medicaid dental services for adults. A proposal by Gov. Lincoln Chafee could save the

New Zealand has high caries rate

2012-02-26

A new survey shows that more than 80% of New Zealanders have caries, and a majority show early signs of periodontal disease. The dental health

Halitosis compound transforms dental stem cells

2012-02-26

Japanese scientists have found that the odorous compound responsible for halitosis is ideal for harvesting stem cells taken from human dental pulp (Journal of Breath

C3 Jian gets $30M financing for caries drug

2012-02-26

C3 Jian has raised $30 million in equity financing, which will be used to conduct clinical trials of its caries-fighting peptide drug. The company plans

Study links high fiber to healthy gums in older vets

2012-02-26

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – U.S. researchers who followed healthy male veterans for up to 24 years found that older men who ate more high-fiber

Dental groups call for global action on oral disease

2012-02-24

In a meeting February 24 at the ADA headquarters in Chicago, the ADA, FDI World Dental Federation, and dental associations around the world urged their

AddBio develops bioactive nanolayer for implant stability

2012-02-23

AddBio has developed Zolidd, a bioactive nanolayer that improves the stability of dental implants. A randomized clinical trial conducted at Linköping University Hospital in Sweden

Acteon releases Piezotome Solo surgical device

2012-02-23

Acteon North America has released the Piezotome Solo LED piezoelectric osseous surgical device. The product provides cutting power of 60 watts and includes an autoclavable

ND oral surgeon awarded $895K in whistleblower case

2012-02-23

A North Dakota oral and maxillofacial surgeon who filed a whistleblower case against MeritCare (now Sanford) was awarded $895,000 by a jury. Mitchell Magid, DMD,

RelyX Ultimate yields optimum bond strength

2012-02-23

CHICAGO – 3M ESPE introduced an adhesive resin cement at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting this week that the company says delivers significantly higher

Android finds new app in dental lasers

2012-02-23

CHICAGO – Millennium Dental Technologies has developed what it says is the first Android-based control screen for a dental laser. The new display, unveiled this

DentalEZ replaces turbine warranty program

2012-02-23

DentalEZ Group has announced a replacement turbine warranty program. Under the new program, the warranty becomes active from the date the turbine is installed. Customers