Jordco launches endodontic testing tools

2009-08-26

Jordco has announced the launch of e-Dx, a set of endodontic instruments designed to test teeth for cold sensitivity and fractures. An open-cell foam inserted

U.S. oral health group elects new officers

2009-08-25

The National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) elected a new slate of officers and welcomed three new board members at its annual meeting on August

Bioeden expands into Florida, Dominican Republic

2009-08-25

Bioeden Tooth Cell Bank, a company that allows for the collection of stem cells from baby teeth, is now offering its services in Florida and

Delta Dental gives $25,000 to Indiana kids’ program

2009-08-24

A $25,000 grant from the Delta Dental Foundation is helping Indiana University continue its Seal Indiana program for another school year. Seal Indiana is a

Report finds hygiene market growth in U.K.

2009-08-24

The market for oral hygiene products in the U.K. grew at an annual rate of 3.2% between 2002 and 2007, according to marketing research firm

Study links endodontic disease with heart disease

2009-08-24

A study published in this month’s Journal of the American Dental Association suggests that endodontic disease may increase a person’s risk of heart disease. The

If looks could kill, would your appearance be DOA?

2009-08-24

Is it possible to completely destroy your rapport with a new patient within the first 30 seconds of meeting them? The answer is an unequivocal

IOM pushes oral health research; a new approach to root canals

2009-08-23

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Here’s some welcome news out of Washington, DC: Oral health research is likely to see some of the $1.1 billion the U.S.

Aspen Dental supports antitobacco campaign

2009-08-23

Aspen Dental is partnering with Oral Health America (OHA) in support of OHA’s National Spit Tobacco Education Program (NSTEP), an oral health education and oral

IOM report urges more oral health research

2009-08-23

Dental researchers are likely to share in the $1.1 billion the U.S. government is spending on comparative effectiveness research (CER), if the findings of a

26-year study positive for gingiva augmentation

2009-08-23

Gingival augmentation surgery appeared to succeed in decreasing recession in a long-term retrospective split-mouth study (Journal of Periodontology, May 22, 2009). Investigators from the University

Salaries reported for hygienists, assistants, receptionists

2009-08-23

The average full-time dental hygienist in the U.S. made $34.40 an hour in 2006, according to a new report by the ADA. The data was