Titanium exposure and scaling have become suspects in the worsening of peri-implantitis, but the actual concentration of titanium in tissues surrounding an implant with this

How can you get adolescents to brush longer and more effectively? Using an interactive power toothbrush connected to a smartphone could improve oral health habits

In this Second Opinion, Dr. Joseph Castellano, president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), notes that the back-to-school time frame is often hectic for

Acteon North America has debuted the Piezotome Cube, an ultrasonic device designed for tooth extractions and other bone surgeries. The Piezotome Cube. Image courtesy of

The effects of triclosan on human health should be urgently re-examined, according to the authors of a new preclinical study that found the chemical might

Research suggests links between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis, so might scaling and root planing reduce signs of both diseases in patients with both conditions?

Various nonfluoride substances have shown promise for preventing caries in children’s primary teeth. But a new research review has found that there isn’t sufficient research

What’s the best way to determine the type of oral mucosal lesion a patient may have? Can symptoms such as xerostomia and differences in saliva

What should you tell your patients when they ask if whitening toothpastes are effective? Are claims that they remove tooth stains or whiten teeth substantiated?

Syringes, scalers, and high-speed handpieces could be spreading harmful microorganisms in your dental practice, according to the findings of a recent systematic review that evaluated

During spring 2017, new products ranging from a topical anesthetic gel to dentures and scalers were introduced. Here is our roundup of new products from

Dental and surgical instrument manufacturer Brasseler USA has added new titanium scalers and curettes to its ImplantPro line. ImplantPro titanium scalers and curettes are made