NYSDA criticizes dental clinic closures
2008-11-20
The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) is criticizing New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed closings of New York City Department of Health dental
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Remedent and Den-Mat broaden relationship
2008-11-18
Remedent has signed three new distribution agreements with Den-Mat Holdings: The distribution of Remedent’s Haptic Arm will enable Den-Mat to tap into Remedent’s veneer design
Dentists, hygienists debate role of ‘midlevel provider’
2008-11-16
Ten years from now in a remote Arizona town, an unemployed single mother arrives in a clean, bright clinic. An hour later she leaves with
Dental Advisor: Elastometric Impression Materials – 2008
2008-11-13
Dental impression materials are used to record oral anatomy for the fabrication of fixed restorations and removable prosthodontics and appliances. The accuracy of these restorations
Brighter teeth without bleaching?
2008-11-12
A perfect pearly white smile is a priority for many patients, and that usually means a dose of at-home or in-office bleaching. But what about
Study: Implants need more post-op care than root canals
2008-11-12
A new study published in the November issue of the Journal of Endodontics addresses the growing controversy among dental health professionals regarding the best course
Dental implants effective for orthodontic treatment
2008-11-11
Orthodontists have been straightening teeth for decades, relying on the ancient physics principle “every action has a reaction,” in which tooth displacement in one part
Study finds U.S. kids suffering from lack of dental care
2008-11-11
A University of South Carolina study of children’s dental health has found that nearly one-fourth of the nation’s children have had no dental care in
Nobel Biocare expands CAD/CAM business with $32 million deal
2008-11-10
Nobel Biocare has signed an agreement to purchase 100% of BioCad Medical, a developer of computer-aided design (CAD) software for prosthetics, for 26 million euros
Irish dental council approves clinical dental technicians
2008-11-10
The Dental Council of Ireland has established the role of the clinical dental technician (CDT) as a class of dental auxiliary, according to an announcement
ADA reconsiders fluoride supplements
2008-11-09
Brittle bones, kidney stones, thyroid disease — even an asthmatic’s wheeze: fluoride gets blamed for a lot of health problems. Noting such concerns, oral health
Survey: Nicorette gum also whitens teeth
2008-11-09
A survey has found that Nicorette White Ice Mint not only helps ease tough cravings and withdrawal symptoms, but also helps whiten teeth, according to