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.

DenMat debuts device for implant temporaries

2010-06-01

DenMat Holdings has introduced Snap-It, a new device for implant temporaries that snaps onto adjacent teeth and is designed specifically for smaller coverage areas such

Colgate, Hispanic association launch Oral Health Month campaign

2010-06-01

Colgate-Palmolive has joined with the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) to launch its Oral Health Month campaign, which will target the Hispanic community through bilingual oral