Confronting ‘meth mouth’

2008-05-08

As more and more Americans abuse crystal methamphetamine, the effects are showing up on their teeth. And that poses a moral challenge for U.S dentists,

Planning for the maturing face

2008-05-08

Does the human body stop growing once we reach our late teens or early 20s, as most of us assume? Recent studies indicate that soft-tissue

Gum disease and elevated CRP tied to preeclampsia risk

2008-05-06

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 7 – Periodontal disease and increased levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in pregnant women heighten the risk of developing preeclampsia,

Heraeus Kulzer to relocate headquarters

2008-05-06

Dental esthetics firm Heraeus Kulzer recently announced that it will relocate its North American headquarters to its current manufacturing and distribution facility in South Bend,

Align Technology posts higher Q1 sales as profit dips

2008-04-30

Sales grew in the first quarter for Align Technology, the Santa Clara, CA, manufacturer of Invisalign, although the company’s net income dipped. For the period

Maryland improves access to dental care

2008-04-28

Maryland hygienists will be able to treat patients without dentist supervision under legislation passed this month in Maryland. The Maryland Legislature also allocated more than

Lead found in U.S. crowns

2008-04-24

Some crowns made in the United States contain lead, WBNS-TV of Columbus, Ohio, reported Friday. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and

Orthodontic treatment effective through teledentistry

2008-04-22

In times when patients don’t have easy access to basic dental care, orthodontic care is even less accessible. Can teleconferencing be one of the solutions?

Ultradent adhesive matches Kuraray’s Clearfil in strength tests

2008-04-14

In the world of self-etch adhesives, Kuraray’s Clearfil SE is like Muhammad Ali — the one to beat. That’s why researchers at the recent American

Arginine candies may reduce caries

2008-04-08

Candies containing a novel formula of arginine bicarbonate and calcium carbonate reduced decayed, missing, and filled surfaces by two thirds in a new study on

HPV and periodontitis work together to raise tongue cancer risk

2008-04-06

NEW YORK (Reuters) April 4 – Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and periodontitis have a synergistic effect in promoting squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue,

Bug responsible for bad breath found

2008-04-06

NEW YORK (Reuters) April 7 Solobacterium moorei is the organism largely responsible for chronic bad breath, or halitosis, biologists reported Saturday at the annual meeting