Study to examine hearing loss in dentists
2011-11-09
Does listening to the whir of a dental handpiece all day lead to hearing problems for dentists? This is the focus of research being conducted
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Md. hygienist wins OSAP contest
2011-11-09
Judith Runser, RDH, of Annapolis, MD, has won the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) dental “Contagion” Contest. The contest encouraged dental professionals to
Acupuncture can prevent radiation-induced xerostomia
2011-11-09
When given alongside radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, acupuncture can reduce the side effect of xerostomia, according to findings from the first randomized
Xlear launches cinnamon toothpaste with xylitol
2011-11-08
Xlear has introduced an all-natural, cinnamon-flavored toothpaste that contains xylitol. Spry cinnamon toothpaste is fluoride-free and has a natural tartar control formula with aloe that
Retired dentist invents unique toothpaste for kids
2011-11-08
It took him 10 years, but Howard Wright, DMD, an inventor and retired dentist, has finally achieved his goal of creating a toothpaste that changes
Dental Heroes: Operation Smile takes on the world
2011-11-08
William Magee, DDS, MD, had no intention of starting a charitable organization. In truth, charity wasn’t even his primary objective when he asked his wife
AMD Lasers publishes surgical manuals for 161 procedures
2011-11-08
AMD Lasers has published a set of surgical manuals for dentists, titled Diode Laser Soft Tissue Surgery for Laser Dentist: Volumes 1-3. Written by dental
Nobel Biocare Q3 revenues down slightly
2011-11-07
Dental implant maker Nobel Biocare’s third-quarter revenues for 2011 were down year over year, but losses narrowed significantly. For the quarter (end-September 30), the company
Tooth stem cells key to new bone disease treatment
2011-11-07
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine have developed a new genetic approach to specifically block the damaged copy of the gene
Oragenics donates $190K in products to NCOHF
2011-11-06
Oragenics has donated more than $190,000 worth of the company’s EvoraPlus probiotic mints to the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) program. The NCOHF supports
3M ESPE offers zirconia restoration guarantee
2011-11-06
3M ESPE is offering guarantees against fractures or chipping for its Lava crown and bridge restorations. The guarantee is designed to support 3M ESPE lab
Survey finds gaps in Hispanics’ oral health knowledge
2011-11-03
The majority of Hispanics in the U.S. believe more information about good oral health habits, access to affordable oral healthcare, and more Hispanic and Spanish-speaking