Does perio disease affect pregnancy outcomes or not?
2010-12-19
Periodontal treatment during pregnancy does not reduce the risks of preterm birth and low birth weight, a new study in the Journal of the American
dental specialties
AAPD supports Text4baby program
2010-12-16
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) is now partnering with the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition on its Text4baby program. The AAPD’s leading
Canadian dental lab joins SensAble program
2010-12-16
Baluke Dental Studios of Toronto has joined the SensAble Authorized Production Center (SAPC) Program. SAPCs create fixed and removable dental restorations for their own dentists
Komet carbide a top seller
2010-12-16
Komet is the fastest-growing carbide brand in the U.S. dental rotary market, according to Strategic Data Marketing’s (SDM) Dental Products Trial, Awareness and Penetration Study
Ariz. hygienist wins 1st Crest Oral-B award
2010-12-16
Ann Benson, a registered dental hygienist (RDH) from Mesa, AZ, is the first recipient of the new Crest Oral-B Pros in the Profession award program,
FDA panel calls for more research of amalgam risks
2010-12-15
Labeling for dental amalgam should more clearly inform dental practitioners and their patients of the potential risks posed by the mercury it contains, an expert
Big improvements in New Zealand oral health, survey finds
2010-12-15
A new landmark survey of New Zealand oral health shows that Kiwi teeth have significantly improved over the past two decades. The 2009 New Zealand
Biolux files for patent for phototherapy in orthodontics
2010-12-15
Biolux has filed a U.S. patent application for the use of phototherapy in orthodontics. The invention relates in particular to methods and apparatuses useful for
Maternal and child oral health policy website launches
2010-12-15
The National Maternal and Child Oral Health Policy Center has announced the launch of its official website, www.nmcohpc.net. The site is designed to be a
NSAIDS safer than opioids for elderly
2010-12-15
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are safer than opioids for elderly patients, according to a study published in the December 13/27
Fluoride study yields unexpected findings
2010-12-14
In a study that the authors describe as lending credence to the idiom, “by the skin of your teeth,” scientists from Saarland University Hospital report
BonaDent announces $11M expansion in NY
2010-12-14
BonaDent is embarking on an $11 million expansion of its dental laboratory operations in Seneca County, NY, to support its need for more space and
