Snack habits influence caries in young kids
2010-08-18
Snacking on potato chips is often associated with eating other junk food, contributing to a higher incidence of caries in young children, according to a
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Trial date set for Fixodent zinc-poisoning lawsuit
2010-08-18
The first Fixodent lawsuit involving a claim that zinc in the denture adhesive caused the plaintiff to suffer debilitating neuological injuries will go to trial
Trident pledges $1.5M for Milwaukee kid’s campaign
2010-08-17
Trident has pledged $1.5 million to expand the Smiles Across America (SAA) program to improve the oral health of Milwaukee children. The Oral Health America
Kerr offers automix system for impression materials
2010-08-17
Kerr Dental is now offering the Volume Machine by Renfert delivery system, an automix device that the company says simplifies impression-taking procedures with fast, easy
3M rebrands Imtec mini dental implants
2010-08-16
3M ESPE has launched a new brand for its recently acquired line of small diameter implants: 3M ESPE MDI mini dental implants. Formerly branded as
Flowable composites: The unsung heroes of bonding
2010-08-16
They are in every contemporary dental office. Fifteen years ago they were mysteriously absent from our bonding armamentarium, but today hygienists use them to prevent
Align Technology launches Invisalign G3
2010-08-15
Align Technology has introduced Invisalign G3, which includes software features designed to make it easier to use Invisalign with class II and III patients, new
Henry Schein to offer free medical, dental services
2010-08-15
Henry Schein will provide free medical and dental services to more than 5,000 children and their caregivers in five U.S. cities this summer and fall
Pa. man seeks used dentures on Craigslist
2010-08-15
A Pennsylvania man was so desperate to help his wife he posted an ad on Craigslist looking for used dentures because they couldn’t afford new
Can cancer patients benefit from phase I drug trials?
2010-08-15
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Aug 16 – Patients with advanced head and neck cancer survived just as well on experimental drugs in phase I trials
Pa. dental association outlines risks, signs of meth abuse
2010-08-15
Because the effects of methamphetamine use are devastating, the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) is bringing the risks of this destructive drug to the attention of
Wisc. kids display pearly whites at smile contest
2010-08-15
More than 100 youngsters showed off their smiles at the 23rd annual Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA) Smile Contest, held August 13 at the Wisconsin State