Are you ready for the new R’s in endodontics?
2008-10-19
SAN ANTONIO – The three R’s of traditional education — reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic — have taken on new meaning in contemporary endodontics, where they
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Three Cadbury gums get ADA Seal of Acceptance
2008-10-19
Certain flavors of Cadbury’s sugar-free chewing gums — Trident, Dentyne Ice, and Stride — have received the ADA Seal of Acceptance, according to a Cadbury
Toddler virus flares up again in China, kills three
2008-10-19
BEIJING (Reuters), Oct 20 – Three children have died in eastern China from hand, foot, and mouth disease in the country’s second outbreak of the
Root canal or dental implant?
2008-10-16
SAN ANTONIO – Root canal treatment or dental implant? That is the question. Many factors, from ethical considerations to the patient’s overall health, must be
Implant makers tout innovations
2008-10-16
SAN ANTONIO – One new implant integrates with soft tissue. Another saves a step in creating impressions. A third can change direction as needed during
Survey: Americans still not practicing good oral healthcare
2008-10-16
SAN ANTONIO – While Americans deem the smile the most important physical attribute, a surprising 37% don’t know that poor oral health has been associated
Silicone-tipped separator ring reduces flash
2008-10-13
The new Composi-Tight 3D sectional matrix system from Garrison Dental features a separator ring design incorporating soft silicone faces that tightly adapt matrix bands to
Tooth loss may increase risk of kidney disease
2008-10-13
A study published in the Journal of Periodontology (September 2008, Vol. 79:9, pp. 1,617-1,619) suggests that edentulous adults may be more likely to have chronic
New bruxism products panned: Part II
2008-10-12
Beep. Beep! BEEP! If you don’t stop grinding your teeth, GrindAlert will beep louder and louder. Depending on whom you talk to, it’s either an
Lozenge eases dry mouth with polymer and xylitol
2008-10-12
Nuvora has introduced Salese, a soft lozenge for dry mouth sufferers that delivers moisture-retaining and bacteria-fighting ingredients for an hour or longer, according to a
Mouthwashes work but may stain teeth for a while
2008-10-09
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Oct 10 – Over-the-counter mouthwashes really do kill bad breath, although some may stain the tongue and teeth, at least temporarily,
New bruxism products panned: Part I
2008-10-09
You know there’s a financial crisis when the Wall Street Journal prominently prints a feature on temporomandibular disorder (TMD), as it did this week. There
