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
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
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,
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
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
In 2010, the state of Texas allowed dentists to collect nearly $200 million for orthodontic treatment for kids on Medicaid — more than the rest
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
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
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 1 Technologies has entered negotiations to acquire some proprietary dental implant technology. The company did not disclose whom it is negotiating with for this
An Illinois dentist who recently earned his certification from the American Board of Endodontics at age 28 has become the youngest endodontist to do so,
This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the merger that created 3M ESPE. In that time, the joint efforts of the research and development teams