More studies are needed to determine the benefits of using hypnosis in pediatric dentistry, according to a Cochrane review (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, August
While some newer pain-management techniques have been shown to be effective, analgesics remain the primary treatment choice for controlling orthodontic pain, according to a new
Zirconia substructures veneered with fluorapatite veneering porcelain show promise as a reliable restorative option, according to researchers from Ludwig Maximillian University who conducted a three-year
During the past year, Pennsylvania has updated its regulations for licensed dental hygienists to allow them to administer local anesthesia under direct supervision of a
The addition of fluoride and calcium to carbamide peroxide-based whitening agents can minimize mineral loss in tooth enamel during bleaching treatments, according to a study
Darby Dental Supply has agreed to distribute GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) oral care products. Under the terms of the new distribution agreement, Darby is now an authorized
Ondine Biopharma reported a loss of $1.11 million on revenues of $210,000 for the second quarter of 2010 (end-June 30), compared with a loss of
The quality of most Web-based information about oral lichen planus is not adequate enough to eliminate the need for doctor-patient counseling about this condition, according
Implant manufacturers usually provide congruent osteotomes for patients who have spongy bone structures. However, these instruments must be inserted with controlled hammer strokes, which is
Trident has joined Oral Health America’s (OHA) Smiles Across America program and actor Chris O’Donnell in a campaign to help fight cavities among the nation’s
NovaMin, a calcium sodium phosphosilicate formula made by NovaMin Technology, reduced tooth sensitivity more effectively than potassium nitrate in a study published in the August
Interleukin Genetics has signed an agreement with the University of Michigan to conduct a clinical study on the risk factors predictive of periodontal disease progression