‘David After Dentist’ video earns more than $100K
2010-03-17
The father who videoed his son under the influence of dental anesthesia is making so much money from the video that he has quit his
dental specialties
EndoVac beats conventional irrigation in trial
2010-03-17
The EndoVac system from Discus Dental removed more debris than conventional irrigation in a study reported this month in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology,
Komet offers endodontic file retrieval kit
2010-03-17
For the first time in the U.S., Komet USA is offering a kit for retrieving broken endodontic files. Developed in conjunction with dentist Dr. Dominique
Procter & Gamble cautions public on overuse of Fixodent
2010-03-16
Procter & Gamble has followed GlaxoSmithKline’s lead by adding a caution on its Web site regarding the potential health risks posed by excessive exposure to
Universal Dental targets elder oral health needs
2010-03-16
Universal Dental Plan has launched its first dental health awareness campaign specifically for Massachusetts seniors. The company’s senior plans offer individuals ages 65 and older
Restoratives Special Feature/Hot Topic – Sargenti paste still widely used despite controversy
2010-03-16
Sargenti paste still widely used despite controversy The FDA, ADA, and AAE do not condone it, nor do U.S. dental schools. So why do dentists
FDA accepts PMA for Ondine’s new periodontitis treatment system
2010-03-16
The FDA has formally accepted for filing Ondine Biopharma’s premarket approval (PMA) application for the Periowave photodisinfection system for treating chronic periodontitis in adults as
Single adhesive touted for dual-etching purposes
2010-03-16
Can one adhesive work in both etch-and-rinse and self-etch systems? Researchers showed data supporting that notion at the recent American Association for Dental Research (AADR)
Dentist accused of testing drugs in patients
2010-03-15
William Letcher, D.M.D., of Tulsa, OK, faces charges of using his patients as “guinea pigs” for new drug cocktails, abusing drugs, and doing procedures for
Christensen panel: Dental costs outpacing middle America
2010-03-15
Are implants becoming unaffordable for the average American? Do sealants really work? What is the standard of care for patients on bisphosphonates? These are just
Inmate’s gold grill could cost taxpayers $100K
2010-03-15
Taxpayers in Tennessee may be stuck with a bill for close to $100,000 for dental work and legal fees after an inmate at a county
Prophylaxis before whitening can improve outcomes
2010-03-15
Prophylaxis is “highly recommended” prior to using paint-on home-whitening gels, according to a new study (Quintessence International, February 2010, Vol. 41:2, pp. 145-156). Researchers from
