Fla. dentist pulls car with teeth in bid to break world record
2023-03-08
The world record for pulling a 2,000-lb car by the teeth for 30 m is 18.13 seconds. A Florida dentist aims to have his name
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Is gum disease linked to atrial fibrillation?
2023-03-08
Researchers at Newcastle Dental Hospital in Tyne, England, will check patients to see if there is a link between gum disease and a heart condition
Ceramic implants 101: How far we’ve come
2023-03-07
The superior biocompatibility of ceramic implants compared to other implant materials has been proven many times in both in vitro and in vivo studies. This
How to replicate a natural smile with a digital workflow
2023-03-06
By combining a digital workflow and shell technique, CAD/CAM restorations can be created with the form and texture of natural teeth, resulting in an authentic-looking
U.S. Air Force applies for ‘self-healing’ dental composite patent
2023-03-06
U.S. Air Force and Navy researchers have applied to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a 20-year patent on a “self-healing” dental composite, according
What to consider when prescribing high-strength fluoride
2023-03-05
Using a high-strength prescription fluoride toothpaste or gel may boost the remineralization of teeth in adults under ideal conditions, but it’s unclear how well it
Manuka honey may have sweet effect on implant bone healing
2023-02-28
Soaking collagen scaffolds in manuka honey could increase their ability to produce minerals and promote osteogenesis, yet the scaffolds offer little resistance to bacterial infection,
Ceramic implants 101: A viable and proven implant alternative
2023-02-28
The majority of dental implants that are commercially available and placed by dentists are made of titanium and titanium alloys, and their long-term success is
Study to explore links between chewing, gum disease, and aging
2023-02-27
Researchers from Marquette University in Milwaukee will study how aging and periodontal disease affect the connective tissue that absorbs the pressure of chewing. Funded by
SprintRay launches resin for 3D-printed restorations
2023-02-26
SprintRay has launched a ceramic crown 3D printing ecosystem, which includes a ceramic-dominant resin for 3D-printed restorations, in the U.S. Ceramic Crown, which is made
ADA endorses USDA proposal to update WIC
2023-02-23
The ADA is supporting a proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to revamp the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Join us on a tour of the CDS 2023 Midwinter Meeting
2023-02-23
CHICAGO – Since February 23, new products, the latest technology, and much more have been on display at the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) 2023 Midwinter
