U.S. court rules on dental services for veterans
2010-06-07
In a case that could define what dental services the U.S. government must provide to veterans, a federal appeals court has denied a Korean War
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Dentists can help diagnose kid’s sleep disorders
2010-06-06
Questionnaires can help dentists screen for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), including sleep apnea, snoring, and upper-airway resistance, in pediatric patients, according to research presented June 5
Louisiana mobile dentistry battle resurfaces
2010-06-06
The conflict over whether dentistry should be practiced in Louisiana schools — one of the hottest topics for the state Legislature last year — has
Zirconia crowns prove durable in Noritake study
2010-06-06
Crowns made of porcelain fused to zirconia (PFZ) proved as durable as crowns made from porcelain fused to metal (PFM) in a large study by
LeapFrog offers dental hygiene game
2010-06-06
LeapFrog Enterprises, makers of handheld educational gaming devices, has introduced a dental hygiene game, Sugar Bugs, in which children learn dental hygiene as they defeat
More yogurt = fewer caries in young kids
2010-06-03
Want to help your younger patients improve both their oral and systemic health? Try recommending they eat more yogurt. In a cross-sectional study to be
Midnight snacking linked to tooth loss
2010-06-03
Midnight snacking can now be blamed for more than just weight gain. It also has a direct correlation to tooth loss, according to a study
Broken file? Don’t worry, researchers say
2010-06-03
Patients often do just fine with broken instruments in their teeth, according to a systematic review of the research reported in the Journal of Endodontics
Henry Schein expands restoratives product portfolio
2010-06-03
Henry Schein recently introduced a number of new products for restorative procedures. The Maxima Pro and Pro LTC handpieces feature ceramic-bearing technology and an ergonomic
Patients on bisphosphonates may be unaware of BON risk
2010-06-02
Performing invasive dental procedures on patients who have been on bisphosphonate therapy can be tricky enough. But what if the patient is completely unaware of
CNN warns of BPA in dental sealants
2010-06-02
A CNN program about toxic chemicals may alarm patients about dental sealants, according to the ADA. On June 2 and 3, the cable TV network
New Maine law ensures infant dental benefits
2010-06-01
Maine has become the first state in the U.S. to enact legislation designed to ensure its youngest children have access to early preventive dental care.
