Diode-laser energy appears to inhibit root dentin demineralization without causing harmful thermal effects, according to a new study in Lasers in Medical Science (November 20,
Ashtel Dental will begin marketing Brush Buddies, a new toothbrush line featuring five whimsical characters, in January 2011, the company announced. The Brush Buddies family
Using erbium-laser energy in wet canals in conjunction with EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) irrigation during root canal surgery yields cleaner root canal walls and more open
Presentations from the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) Fall Focused Symposium on Salivary Diagnostics held last month in the Washington, DC, area will be
Align Technology received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 18 following an onsite inspection of Align’s corporate headquarters
Crosstex International, a subsidiary of Cantel Medical and a provider of infection control and preventive products, has introduced Sparkle V 5% sodium fluoride varnish with
Nearly four out of five Australian adults rated their oral health as being good, very good, or excellent in 2008, according to a report released
Vitamin D supplements can play a positive role in supporting and improving periodontal health in older adults and pregnant women, according to two new studies
SensAble Technologies, a provider of dental restoration design and fabrication solutions, 3D modeling software and haptic devices, has further expanded its network of European partners
LONDON (Reuters) – The British government will consider whether to force tobacco companies to adopt plain packaging to try to reduce the attraction of smoking,
The research community has been divided over the effectiveness of calcium phosphate products in remineralizing teeth and reversing caries progression. But evidence supporting the use
Most Americans and Canadians up to age 70 need no more than 600 international units (IUs) of vitamin D per day to maintain health, and
