New method could cut healing time for implants
2011-06-13
By studying the surface structure of dental implants at the micro level and the nano level, researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have
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OHA donates fluoride varnish
2011-06-13
Oral Health America (OHA) will donate 5,000 units of fluoride varnish to 20 school-based health centers across the U.S. as part of a partnership with
Activated irrigation outperforms syringe irrigation
2011-06-13
While syringe irrigation is the most common technique used for clearing dentin debris during root canals, practitioners may want to consider incorporating an activated irrigation
Simple approach helps ID perio disease in pregnant women
2011-06-12
Numerous studies have shown that pregnant women are susceptible to periodontal disease. Now new research (Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, May 3, 2011) finds that
Key Group releases dental lab trends report
2011-06-12
The Key Group has released its 2011 U. S. Dental Laboratory Market Assessment and Trends report, a dental laboratory overview of material usage and trends,
ADS launches caries detection solution
2011-06-12
American Dental Supply (ADS) has introduced its CDK caries detection solution, the company announced. CDK is formulated in a nontoxic medium with viscosity for intraoral
Conn. dental board bans whitening at malls
2011-06-12
The Connecticut State Dental Commission has ruled that tooth whitening is dentistry and can no longer be performed at spas, salons, and shopping malls unless
Texas tops list of Medicaid orthodontics spending
2011-06-09
In 2010, the state of Texas allowed dentists to collect nearly $200 million for orthodontic treatment for kids on Medicaid — more than the rest
Researchers develop new sleep apnea screening tool
2011-06-09
A computer screening tool developed and patented by researchers from the University of Buffalo is helping to detect severe obstructive sleep apnea in patients who
Nader joins antifluoridation movement
2011-06-09
Consumer activist Ralph Nader has joined the chorus of influential leaders opposing mandatory water fluoridation, according to the Fluoride Action Network (FAN). Nader joins civil
OHA, Dental Trade Alliance team up for public campaign
2011-06-09
Oral Health America (OHA) is gearing up to launch its second annual Fall for Smiles public messaging campaign, conducted in collaboration with Oral Healthcare Can’t
Medisafe to acquire dental implant technology
2011-06-08
Medisafe 1 Technologies has entered negotiations to acquire some proprietary dental implant technology. The company did not disclose whom it is negotiating with for this
