dental specialties

Insurers change exam schedule

“See you in six months!” That standard farewell, heard every day in most American dental offices, is starting to fade. Swayed by the research, a

The 411 on kids’ health

Wondering how to better serve your younger patients? One step in the right direction is getting hard facts about the overall health of this unique

Are the new power brushes better?

Americans love gadgets, so it’s no surprise that power toothbrushes are gaining in popularity here. But this year, as the leading manufacturers roll out new

Lose a tooth, lose a month?

Every time you lose a tooth, your life gets shorter. That’s the conclusion researchers at Göteborg University, in Göteborg, Sweden reached — at least when

CRA Newsletter picks fave products

What do Russell Crowe and Septocaine have in common? They have both won prestigious awards in their fields. (And they both make us numb with

More kids visiting the dentist

The proportion of American youths who visit the dentist regularly has edged up slightly, according to the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

Studies find bleach damages dentin

Slap on some hydrogen peroxide and it’s amazing what disappears from a tooth: bacteria, wine stains, even tetracycline coloring. But dental researchers have long wondered

Pinpoint implants via 3D software

You think parallel parking your SUV in a Corolla-sized space is tough? Try putting a dental implant in just the right spot in someone’s mouth.

Oral bone substitute approved

Collagen Matrix announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared its SynOss synthetic material, a type of artificial bone, for oral surgery.

Align launches new clear retainers

Align Technology, Inc. has announced the launch of Vivera retainers — clear retainers made from the same technology as Invisalign aligners. These subscription-based retainers will

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