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

Cosmetics Special Feature / Hot Topic – The dos and don’ts of Invisalign

2010-03-15

The dos and don’ts of Invisalign The key to making the most out of Invisalign is not relying too much on the company’s automated solutions

Dentist indicted for using paper clips in root canals

2010-03-15

A former Massachusetts dentist has been indicted for inserting pieces of paper clips into patients’ mouths as a post in root canals instead of using