Mouthguard protects patients from postanesthetic oral trauma

2008-06-02

A father and son dental team in Indianapolis has developed a mouthguard designed to keep patients from biting their tongue, lip, or cheek while still

Cadbury introduces gum with ACP

2008-06-01

Cadbury has introduced a new gum that contains Recaldent, a formula of amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) that has been shown to protect and rebuild tooth

3M ESPE teams with 3D Systems, Astra Tech to improve wax-ups, abutments

2008-05-29

3D Systems, a Rock Hill, SC-based provider of 3D modeling and rapid prototyping solutions, is partnering with 3M ESPE to offer compatibility between the 3M

Statins may reduce periodontal disease severity

2008-05-27

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 28 – People taking cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may be protecting their gums as well as their hearts, according to

Lasers treat gum disease with positive results

2008-05-26

Photodisinfection — which combines low-intensity laser energy and microbiological stains to target and destroy microbial pathogens — continues to demonstrate its effectiveness in the treatment

Studies find link between tooth loss and cancer

2008-05-22

Do your patients roll their eyes when you press them about their brushing and flossing habits? Researchers this month provided yet another compelling reason why

New report assesses state of orthodontic industry

2008-05-21

Much as we’d like, it’s not often we have the opportunity to gaze into a crystal ball and see the future of orthodontics (or anything

Gum with bark to take bite out of bad breath

2008-05-20

CHICAGO (Reuters), May 21 – Magnolia bark extract — a traditional Chinese medicine — may be the newest weapon in the war on bad breath.

First Beijing death linked to China virus outbreak

2008-05-13

BEIJING (Reuters), May 14 – China’s capital has recorded its first death from an outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease as authorities try to

Lasers blaze new paths for GDs

2008-05-12

After 10 years of practice, Todd Meeks, D.D.S., was burnt out on dentistry. Then he saw the light at the end of the tunnel —

Local anesthetic-reversal drug approved

2008-05-11

Can you say, “the sixth sheik’s sixth’s sheep’s sick?” Maybe so, but many of your patients can’t when they leave your office. Now you can

China reports two more deaths from child virus

2008-05-08

BEIJING (Reuters), May 9 – China reported two more deaths on Thursday from a severe strain of hand, foot, and mouth disease, bringing its toll