UCLA program will provide face transplants

2011-07-12

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has established a unique program to restore functionality and enhance quality of life for people who have suffered

ADHA, Henry Schein sponsor interactive operatory

2011-07-12

Henry Schein Dental and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) unveiled the ADHA/Henry Schein Dream Center during the ADHA’s 2011 annual meeting in Nashville, TN.

Sun Dental creates North American dentist directory

2011-07-11

Sun Dental Labs is developing a North American Find A Dentist Directory Program for their Sunflex partial denture product. “Our corporate headquarters receives five to

Experts grow whole tooth units using mouse stem cells

2011-07-11

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Scientists in Japan said on Wednesday they have created teeth — complete with connective fibers and bones — by using mouse

NCOHF names new chief dental officer

2011-07-11

Rebecca Slayton, DDS, PhD, has been named chief dental officer of the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF). As chief dental officer, she will continue

Study finds BPA, phthalates influence thyroid function

2011-07-11

A link between phthalates — industrial chemicals used to make plastics such as polyvinyl chloride — and thyroid hormone levels has been confirmed by University

8% hydrogen peroxide effective for ortho patients

2011-07-10

A new 8% hydrogen peroxide bleaching agent was found to be effective in patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances, according to a study in the American

New root caries treatment offers an implant alternative

2011-07-10

When faced with interproximal root caries, what is the best way to fill them? While many would drill up or down through the crown to

Former NFL quarterback endorses mouthguard rinse

2011-07-10

Joe Theismann, a Super Bowl champion quarterback with the Washington Redskins, has teamed up with SaniBrands to introduce a new mouth rinse designed for athletes

Dental hygienist crowned Miss Massachusetts

2011-07-10

Dental hygienist Molly Whalen, 20, of Middleboro, MA, was selected Miss Massachusetts 2011 at the Miss Massachusetts Scholarship Pageant in Worcester, according to a story

New technology makes textiles germ-free forever

2011-07-07

A University of Georgia researcher has invented a new technology that can inexpensively render dental instruments, medical linens and clothing, face masks, even paper towels

Different ortho brackets have same bacteria levels

2011-07-07

Patients with elastomeric (traditional “rubber band” style) orthodontic brackets have similar levels of bacteria as patients wearing self-ligating (gated) orthodontic brackets when examined after one