How technology changed my life

2009-05-11

For years, I worked on the basis of an hour for each adult recall patient. But technology has allowed me to reduce my traditional recall

Louisiana school dentistry bill passes in committee

2009-05-11

A bill to ban dentistry in Louisiana schools passed today in the state’s House Health and Welfare Committee but with new amendments that make exceptions

Milestone Q1 revenues jump 58%

2009-05-10

Milestone Scientific reported $2 million in revenues for the first quarter of 2009 (end-March 31), a 58% increase over revenues of $1.4 million for the

Komet releases new crown cutter size

2009-05-07

Komet USA has released its H4MCXL carbide crown cutters in a 014 size, which also has a longer 5-mm working part. H4MCXL, along with Komet’s

FlossFirst offers package with more floss

2009-05-07

FlossFirst has released a new version of its credit-card-sized floss package that holds 60 meters (200 ft) of floss, the company announced. The floss is

Tooth fairy pillows bring aid to West Africa

2009-05-06

A Washington woman has developed a line of tooth fairy pillows that she hopes can make a difference in the lives of African children. Elisa

Child’s dental decay leads to mom’s arrest

2009-05-06

A Florida mother has been arrested and charged with child neglect after authorities said she did not seek proper dental care for her child’s tooth

CompWhite launches new teeth-whitening approach

2009-05-06

CompWhite has released a new teeth-whitening product that uses color spectrum technology to achieve better whitening, the company announced. According to CompWhite, this patented technology

Study: Malnutrition can prompt gum disease

2009-05-06

Previous research has shown a link between obesity and periodontal disease. Now a new study has found that malnutrition can cause similar damage. .pullQuoteCredit {

U.S. orthodontists, oral surgeons among top 5 earners

2009-05-04

Orthodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons are among the top five best-paying jobs in the U.S., according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ newly

Low-concentration epinephrine equally effective

2009-05-04

A 1:200,000 concentration of epinephrine anesthetizes patients just as well as a 1:100,000 concentration when used with articaine (Septocaine), researchers have concluded. .pullQuoteCredit { align:right;

Louisiana dentistry debate continues

2009-05-04

After hearing an hour of passionate testimony Tuesday, the Louisiana House of Representatives Committee on Health and Welfare deferred until next week its vote on