Unraveling the mysteries of glass ionomers
2010-09-20
Glass ionomers (GIs) have officially been a part of dentistry since 1972. But for all practical purposes, they are a derivation of the earlier silicate
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Ariz. clinic offers Botox for TMJ relief
2010-09-20
AZ-TMJ, a clinic in Scottsdale, AZ, that focuses on the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, severe headaches, and sleep apnea, has developed a treatment
Oragenics signs new European distributor
2010-09-20
Oragenics’ line of oral care probiotics will be distributed in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg through Benelux Cosmetics, the companies announced. “This is a wonderful
Canadian lawsuits filed against denture adhesive makers
2010-09-20
A Canadian law firm has filed class-action lawsuits against GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the manufacturer of Poligrip, and Procter and Gamble, which makes Fixodent, alleging that the
U.S. periodontitis rates underestimated by 50%
2010-09-20
The number of adults in the U.S. suffering from periodontal disease may be significantly higher than previous research has indicated, according to a study published
Ore. clinics get $200K for kids’ oral health
2010-09-20
More than $200,000 in grants from the Oregon Community Foundation will help youngsters maintain their oral health in Douglas County, according to an article in
Lawsuit claims Texas periodontist misused equipment
2010-09-19
A Texas man claims he suffered permanent damage to his teeth when a Houston dentist improperly used equipment to treat a botched root canal, according
Prodrive gets U.S. patent for bur-lengthening feature
2010-09-19
The U.S. Patent Office has awarded Patent No.11/262,959 to ProDrive Systems for its adjustable tool drive arrangement, more commonly referred to as the bur-lengthening feature.
UltraSeal XT plus sealant is BPA-free
2010-09-19
Another dental products supplier wants the dental community to be aware that its sealants do not contain bisphenol A (BPA). Ultradent recognized the importance of
Calif. dentist aims to end illiteracy in his city
2010-09-16
A Northern California dentist is working to end adult illiteracy in his city in honor of his late father, according to an article in the
CDC releases new statistics on U.S. water fluoridation
2010-09-16
Some 72% of the U.S. population — 196 million people — are on fluoridated public water systems, according to the latest data from the Centers
Maine dental hygiene program to get upgraded clinic
2010-09-16
The University of Maine System Board of Trustees has approved a $3 million renovation plan for the University College of Bangor (UCB) Dental Hygiene Clinic,
