Scottish kids’ teeth ‘better than ever’
2010-06-08
Scottish children’s dental health scored better than ever before in a report by the National Dental Inspection Programme. The agency found that 36.4% of 11-year-old
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CariFree launches xylitol lollipops for kids
2010-06-08
CariFree has developed Xyli-Tots Lollies, caries-fighting, sugar-free lollipops for kids that come in five flavors: cherry chuckles, citrus smile, grape giggles, lime laughs, and raspberry
Temporary law gives Israeli kids free dental care
2010-06-08
Recent legislation passed in Israel will ensure free dental care for children up to age 8 beginning July 1, according to a news story on
Zinc-free denture adhesive uses aloe, myrrh
2010-06-08
Secure has introduced a new denture adhesive that contains aloe and myrrh to combat the problems of gum irritation often caused by ill-fitting dentures. Secure
Dental visit interventions can help smokers quit
2010-06-07
University of Arizona researchers have proved the effectiveness of quit-tobacco interventions in public dental care settings serving low-income patients, according to a study published online
Tongue measurements aid oral appliance sleep apnea therapy
2010-06-07
The ratio between tongue volume and bony enclosure size in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may help dentists calculate oral appliance treatment success, according
FDA clears ReDent’s irrigation device
2010-06-07
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) marketing clearance for the Vatea endodontic irrigation device by ReDent Nova to accompany its self-adjusting
Botox can improve cleft lip reconstruction results
2010-06-07
Use of Botox during cleft lip reconstruction surgery produces better aesthetic outcomes, according to a study to be presented at the upcoming International Association for
Canadian group mulls class-action Fosamax lawsuit
2010-06-07
A Canadian consumer group is considering filing a class-action complaint against Merck Frosst for failing to disclose side effects connected with the bisphosphonate drug Fosamax,
Sleep-disordered breathing common in pediatric patients
2010-06-07
Sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBDs) are very difficult to detect in pediatric groups, according to research presented June 5 at the American Academy of Dental Sleep
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
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