Use of baby formula can increase fluorosis risk

2009-07-21

A new study has added an interesting twist to the fluoridated water debate. Researchers from the University of Washington found that infant formula consumption may

Cosmedent launches Brush & Sculpt composite

2009-07-21

Cosmedent has launched Brush & Sculpt, a virtually colorless liquid resin that is specially formulated for dentists who utilize the brush and sculpt technique. The

Dos and don’ts for ramping up hygiene productivity

2009-07-19

The hygiene department — an overlooked asset A robust hygiene department drives practice production. Almost every patient comes through the hygiene department before moving on

AAPD meeting sets attendance record

2009-07-19

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) annual session in Honolulu from May 21-24, 2009, broke the all-time attendance record for the organization’s annual meeting,

Zimmer Dental launches Hex-Lock in U.S.

2009-07-19

Zimmer Dental is making its Hex-Lock Short Abutment and Restorative System available to the U.S. market. Created to minimize the challenges faced by clinicians and

Sour candy not so sweet on teeth

2009-07-16

Both original-flavor and sour candies are tough on tooth enamel, but the sour variety has much greater erosive potential, according to a new study in

Special Olympics teams with kids’ foundation

2009-07-15

The Special Olympics and National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF): America’s Toothfairy have created a partnership to fight pediatric dental disease and promote overall health

U.K. dentists attack Ugly Betty’s braces

2009-07-14

U.K. dentists are calling the makers of the hit TV show “Ugly Betty” irresponsible because the show’s lead character has worn braces on her teeth

Experts offer tips for putting crowns under partials

2009-07-14

When a patient needs a new crown under an existing removable partial denture (RPD), the dentist faces a dilemma. Ideally, you would recommend a new

Lares launches photoacoustic root-canal cleaning method

2009-07-14

Lares Research has introduced photon-induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS), a new method for chemically cleaning and debriding the root canal system using erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet

Anesthesia-induced hallucinations key to dentist’s acquittal

2009-07-13

A Pennsylvania oral surgeon accused of molesting 17 female patients was acquitted last week in a case that centered on the extreme effects some anesthetics

Oculus signs marketing deal with OroScience

2009-07-13

Oculus Innovative Sciences has entered into an agreement with OroScience granting Oroscience exclusive rights to market Microcyn-based oral products in the U.S., Canada, and Europe