Mom charged with neglect after child’s teeth extracted

2010-09-26

An Australian woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for child cruelty after her daughter, who had not seen a dentist in more

Tool IDs those who may be unhappy with cosmetic outcomes

2010-09-26

Australian researchers have a created a screening tool to help clinicians determine whether individuals will be satisfied with their elective cosmetic dentistry surgery procedures (Annals

Clear aligners create new orthodontic opportunities

2010-09-23

Demand for clear aligner products and services is on the rise at a time when many cosmetic procedures — dental and otherwise — are experiencing

Adverse life events influence amalgam-related complaints

2010-09-23

Stressful events in a patient’s life — such as serious illness or a death in the family — may play a key role in explaining

BruxZir solid zirconia fares well in wear test

2010-09-22

A comparative wear study conducted in Germany found that BruxZir solid zirconia (Glidewell Laboratories) compared favorably to Ceramco3 (Dentsply) after more than 1 million wear cycles

W.Va. dentist helps victims of domestic violence

2010-09-22

A West Virginia dentist is helping survivors of domestic violence with a unique teeth-whitening deal for patients who want to help, too, according to a

Saving natural teeth should be a priority

2010-09-22

Despite the increasing popularity of dental implants, every effort should be made to save a patient’s natural teeth, according to the principals of PerioHealth Professionals,

Smile makeovers less popular in U.K.

2010-09-22

Figures released this week by the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) indicate that three out of five U.K. dentists are performing at least 50%

Canadian dental groups target public awareness

2010-09-21

The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) and Provincial Dental Associations have hired advertising agency DDB Canada in Vancouver to develop a national awareness campaign to help

Taste genes may predict tooth decay

2010-09-21

Genetic variation in taste pathway genes may be associated with dental caries risk and/or protection, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental

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

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