Penn. attorney general sues Allcare

2011-04-05

The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Health Care Section has filed suit against Allcare Dental & Dentures and three top company officials, accusing them of numerous violations

Small Smiles sued for alleged mistreatment of young patients

2011-04-05

The U.S. dental clinic chain Small Smiles is facing more lawsuits over alleged mistreatment of young patients, including allegedly restraining children as young as 1

2 Ohio VA dental patients test positive for hepatitis B

2011-04-04

Two patients who were treated at the dental clinic at the Dayton Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Ohio have confirmed cases of hepatitis B,

3M’s new Paradigm brand focuses on ‘the basics’

2011-04-04

3M ESPE has launched its new Paradigm brand, calling them “low-cost products for everyday procedures.” The Paradigm VPS impression material can be used for all

Plackers launches kid-friendly flossers

2011-04-04

Plackers has launched Plackers Kids, its new kid-friendly dental flossers, designed to engage children through various colorful animal shapes, including a monkey, crab, dolphin, and

Dentist anesthesiologists play key research role, study finds

2011-04-04

While only 1.5% of dentists who contribute to research in dental anesthesiology are trained dental anesthesiologists (DAs), they are responsible for 10% of the publications,

Medelita offers AACD members 10% discount

2011-04-04

Lab coat and medical scrubs manufacturer Medelita is offering a 10% discount to members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) who make purchases

Sleep apnea brochure tailored to dental offices

2011-04-04

Myotronics has released a new sleep apnea brochure for the dental office to educate patients on the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea, as well

Denturevault offers discreet cleaning option for dentures

2011-04-03

Tech-Naissance has released Denturevault, a dental storage and cleaning container that can be used for discreetly cleaning and storing removable dental appliances. The company officially

Is general anesthesia safe for younger brains?

2011-04-03

New research has called into question the effects of anesthesia on the brains of young children and sparked a call for greater understanding about potential

Nurse practitioners can help pregnant women with oral care

2011-03-31

Advanced practice nurses (APNs) can play a key role in educating pregnant women about the importance of oral health, according to researchers from Saint Louis

Buccal beats lingual for numbing first molars

2011-03-31

Buccal infiltration is more effective than lingual infiltration in obtaining anesthesia of the first mandibular molar and premolar teeth, according to researchers from the Newcastle