Some cereals pack more sugar than cookies: study

2011-12-07

(Reuters) – Some popular brands of breakfast cereal provide more sugar in a single bowl than three chocolate chip cookies, according to a study released

Fluorescent imaging reveals oral biofilm interactions

2011-12-07

Multispectral fluorescent labeling technology has uncovered new taxon pairings that indicate cooperation between members of the biofilm that covers teeth. Members of the genera Prevotella

FDA to determine safety of BPA

2011-12-07

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will decide whether to ban bisphenol A (BPA), a synthetic chemical with estrogenic properties that has been used

Appliance design affects how patients are perceived

2011-12-07

Orthodontic appliance design can influence judgments about the personal characteristics of young adult patients, according to a study in the European Journal of Orthodontics (October

Mo. attorney challenges Medicaid orthodontic policies

2011-12-06

Like most U.S. states, Missouri provides Medicaid coverage for pediatric orthodontics. But dentists, parents, and program administrators all agree that the qualification system is flawed.

FTC says NC dental board illegally blocked competition

2011-12-06

The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners illegally thwarted competition by working to bar nondentist providers of teeth-whitening services from selling their products to

50% of Australian 6-year-olds have caries

2011-12-06

More than 50% of all 6-year-olds in Australia are affected by decay of their deciduous teeth, according to a new report by the Australian Institute

White Smile Global launches whitening pen

2011-12-05

White Smile Global has introduced the White Smile Pro teeth-whitening pen, which features the company’s all-natural Vitagen antisensitivity gel. The pen is designed to be

Short dental implants a good short-term option

2011-12-05

Short implants are a successful short-term treatment option for reconstructive procedures in clinical situations of limited vertical bone height, according to a study in the

Align Technology cautions against using social coupons

2011-12-05

Align Technology is encouraging dental practitioners who are considering offering Invisalign treatment specials through social coupon sites such as Groupon and Living Social to consult

Heraeus expands Pala denture product line

2011-12-05

Heraeus Kulzer has added the heat-curing Paladon ultra and cold-curing PalaXpress ultra fracture-resistant acrylics to its Pala line of denture-related products. Paladon ultra allows implant

La. Medicaid reimburses physicians for fluoride varnish

2011-12-05

Effective December 1, the Louisiana Medicaid program is now reimbursing physicians for applying fluoride varnish twice each year to the teeth of Medicaid recipients between