GC America touts BPA-free glass ionomers
2010-09-16
GC America confirmed that its dental glass ionomer sealants sold in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America do not contain bisphenol A (BPA) or bisphenol
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Mo. dental practice gives young hero free care
2010-09-16
A dental practice in Missouri performed a free root canal on a 10-year-old boy who tried to save his mother’s car from rolling into traffic
Study: No link between asthma and caries in kids
2010-09-16
There is no apparent link between asthma and tooth decay, according to a study published in the current issue of the Journal of the American
Are some toothbrushes too hard?
2010-09-16
Manual toothbrushes with hard bristles may remove plaque better than those with soft bristles but may also cause more soft-tissue trauma, according to researchers from
Irish dental directive raises concerns
2010-09-15
Dentists in Ireland’s public health clinics have been ordered not to place fillings in carious primary teeth of otherwise healthy children, according to an article
ADA Foundation fund accepting applications
2010-09-15
The ADA Foundation Samuel Harris Fund is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 Samuel Harris Fund For Children’s Dental Health Grants Program. For more than 10
Fluorescent dye aids in ortho adhesive removal
2010-09-15
Adding a small amount of fluorescent dye to orthodontic adhesive can make removing the adhesive that often remains after debonding much easier, according to a
New book outlines teeth-whitening alternatives
2010-09-14
A Texas dentist feels so strongly about the dangers of teeth-bleaching gels that he’s written a book about them. The Teeth Whitening Cure: A Holistic
Did fluoride toothpaste poison mental patient?
2010-09-14
A coroner’s investigation into the death of an Australian mental patient is trying to determine if fluoride poisoning was a contributing factor to her demise
Perio therapy may reduce preterm birth risks
2010-09-14
A collaboration led by a periodontal researcher from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine has found a possible link between the success of
Orthodontic art with a twist; the importance of isolation
2010-09-14
Dear DrBicuspid Member, What inspired the winners of the 2010 Hu-Friedy orthodontic wire-bending contest? For one, it was a love of working with his hands.
OrthoAccel targets U.K. market
2010-09-14
OrthoAccel Technologies has announced commercial plans for the U.K. that entail “considerable business activity and economic impact,” the company said in a press release. In
