Researchers reattach mouse teeth using stem cells
2010-09-28
A new approach to reanchoring teeth in the mandible using stem cells has been developed and successfully tested in the laboratory for the first time
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Vident offers new Vita MFT denture teeth shades
2010-09-28
Vita’s Multifunctional Teeth (MFT) are now available in an expanded shade range for even greater versatility, according to Vident, which distributes the products in the
Calif. town approves water fluoridation
2010-09-28
Officials of Watsonville have approved a contract for a $1.6 million grant from the California Dental Association Foundation to design and build a fluoridation system
Glidewell lifetime replacement for bleaching trays, retainers
2010-09-28
Glidewell Laboratories is now offering a unique prescription-renewal service for two of its cosmetic products: Clear-Soft Bleaching Trays for Life and Clear-Lock Retainers for Life.
Wisc. kids to get $30K in donated dental care
2010-09-27
About 600 preschool children in Wisconsin’s Waukesha and Milwaukee counties will receive $30,000 in free dental exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and personal oral hygiene instruction
U.K. team to compare 2 decay prevention approaches
2010-09-27
Experts from Cardiff University, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s Community Dental Service, and Swansea University have been awarded 1.1 million pounds ($1.7 million) by
Delta Dental of Tenn. to donate mouthguards
2010-09-27
To prevent some of the 300,000 sports-related concussions that occur each year in the U.S. and to protect the teeth of Tennessee’s young athletes, Delta
NC office raises thousands for violence prevention
2010-09-27
Allan Acton, D.D.S., and Cary Family Dental in Cary, NC, recently donated $6,276 to Interact, a private, nonprofit United Way agency that provides safety, support,
U.K. device tests saliva for cannabis, cocaine
2010-09-27
A handheld device that tests saliva for cannabis or cocaine use has been developed by U.K. scientists, according to a story in the Daily Mail.
Glass ionomers aid in proximal caries management
2010-09-27
Applying a fluoride-releasing glass-ionomer cement (GIC) to proximal lesions can help reduce the progression of initial proximal caries in posterior teeth, according to a study
Dental museum puts ‘toothy toys’ on display
2010-09-27
A new exhibit opening next month at the National Museum of Dentistry takes a fun look at the way toys with a dental theme have
Sheri Suggests — Tuff Temp provisional resin
2010-09-27
In this occasional series, Dr. Sheri Doniger will share her experiences with some of her favorite dental instruments, materials, and equipment. These are products Dr.
