Patient compliance with retainers declines over time
2010-12-13
You have done the hard work. Your patient’s teeth are straight, and now it is mostly up to them to keep it that way. Unfortunately,
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Denbur donation supports NCOHF preventive programs
2010-12-13
Denbur has donated multibrush disposable bristle applicators valued at more than $51,000 to benefit National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) oral health programs for at-risk
Dr. Fresh to offer special discounts in Feb.
2010-12-12
Dr. Fresh has relaunched its professional website with a new look and special offers for National Children’s Dental Health Month in February. The site currently
Age, gender affect third-molar surgery recovery
2010-12-12
A patient’s age and gender can play a key role in how comfortably and quickly they recover from third-molar surgery, according to a new study
Mo. charity donates $80K for kids’ dental care
2010-12-12
The Daughters of Charity Foundation of St. Louis has approved an $80,000 grant to Give Kids A Smile to provide preventive and restorative services to
WHO report lays groundwork for amalgam use-reduction laws
2010-12-12
More than a year after hosting a two-day meeting in Geneva to examine the potential risks of amalgam restorations and discuss alternative solutions, the World
First aid kits should have tooth-saving systems
2010-12-12
The Mayo Clinic advises that first aid kits should have the Save-A-Tooth emergency tooth-preserving system that can save knocked out teeth, according to Phoenix-Lazerus, the
4th Fosamax ONJ lawsuit going to trial
2010-12-09
Another lawsuit against Merck alleging that its Fosamax bisphosphonate drug causes osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) will go to court beginning May 9, 2011, according
Mo. college to offer online dental assisting courses
2010-12-09
Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, MO, will begin offering a hybrid dental assisting program in the spring of 2011, according to a story in
Komet carbide bur indicated for ortho debonding
2010-12-09
Field reports on the clinical applications of Komet USA Q-Finisher carbide burs indicate the instrument demonstrates outstanding performance when employed for orthodontic debonding procedures, the
CDC report ranks states’ oral health
2010-12-09
A report released December 10 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows West Virginia has the highest prevalence of tooth extractions
U.S. FDA to re-examine metal dental fillings
2010-12-09
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. health regulators are seeking a second opinion on whether mercury-containing dental fillings pose a risk to dental patients, especially children and