Partially erupted molars and their plaque-retaining qualities make them particularly tricky for youngsters to maintain. Indeed, the occlusal surface of molars is where 67% to
February 2012 marks the 10th anniversary of the ADA’s Give Kids A Smile program and the annual National Children’s Dental Health Month. The former begins
DentalEZ Group will unveil its Concentrix high-speed handpiece line by StarDental during the upcoming Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, February 23-25. The new Concentrix family
Snoring Isn’t Sexy has added dentists in Brazil, Mexico, and China to its existing membership base in the U.S., Canada, and Ireland. The company welcomes
Komet has introduced a 12-mm “perio-length” diamond for crown preparation in cases involving gingival recession. The extra-long diamond allows the operator to maintain position and
Radiation dose can influence the development of apical periodontitis in patients undergoing radiotherapy for cancer, according to a study in Clinical Oral Investigations (January 6,
Align Technology reported record revenues for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2011 and all of fiscal 2011 (end-December 31). Total net revenues for the fourth
Zhermack, which specializes in the production of materials and equipment for dental practices and dental laboratories, recently marked its 30-year anniversary. Zhermack’s product range includes
Researchers at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have identified a genetic variation that raises the risk of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ)
Placing implants immediately after an extraction has gained favor in dentistry, but questions remain about expectations for success. How does the timing of the procedure
The Texas Attorney General’s (AG) office is investigating 31 orthodontists for possible Medicaid fraud, according to testimony by David Maxwell, deputy director of law enforcement
Hu-Friedy’s Nevi 4 mascot doll has been inducted into the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore, where it will be on
