1 fluoride method does not fit all for elderly patients
2022-09-11
Root caries is commonly found in older adults, with nearly half of the global older adult population affected. However, there is not one type of
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What are the greatest hurdles facing orthodontics?
2022-09-08
What is the greatest challenge that orthodontists face? General dentists treating orthodontic patients. Orthodontists from every generation in the U.S. and Canada all agreed it’s
Something to gnaw on: Bruxism causes and solutions
2022-09-07
We all clench or grind our teeth at times. We may do it when we’re sleeping, or we may do it when we are awake.
Keating Dental celebrates 20th anniversary
2022-09-07
Keating Dental Lab celebrated its 20th anniversary on September 3, a milestone that was noted by the company’s founder and CEO Shaun Keating. “Like any
SmileDirectClub joins DTA
2022-09-06
SmileDirectClub has become a member of the Dental Trade Alliance (DTA), making it the only member that exclusively offers clear aligners, according to the company.
Researchers develop scaffolding for jaw defects
2022-09-01
Researchers in Japan successfully developed scaffolding that supports the growth of new bone in mice with large jaw defects, the results of which were published
Roland DGA launches new dry dental mill
2022-09-01
Roland DGA’s DGShape Americas business group recently launched the DWX-53DC dry dental mill, part of the company’s DWX Series milling solutions. The five-axis mill contains
What’s the best implant-retained prosthesis for HNC?
2022-09-01
Implant-retained prostheses are used increasingly in the oral rehabilitation of patients with head and neck cancer (HNC). But when comparing fixed or removable prostheses, only
What’s the best way to help patients with sleep apnea?
2022-08-29
Patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) saw greater improvement in their condition when they wore mouthguards set at a mandibular advancement of
5 back-to-school tips from a dental hygienist
2022-08-29
It’s that time of year again: Supplies are bought, backpacks are donned, and kids are returning for yet another school year. Lindsey Dalley, RDH, lists
Orthobrain launches clear aligner
2022-08-28
Orthodontic services developer Orthobrain has launched a new clear aligner system called SimplyClear. The system is the first one designed by orthodontists for dental practices,
Woman develops rare eating condition after jaw surgery
2022-08-28
After having jaw surgery, a 30-year-old woman developed a very rare neural eating disorder that led her to lose consciousness and experience amnesia while consuming