Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) provides a workable alternative to managing caries where full restorations are not possible, an international group of researchers report in the
Align Technology reported increased net profit and revenues for its second quarter of 2009. For the quarter (end-June 30), net profit was $4.5 million, up
Editor’s note: Sheri Doniger’s column, Dental Diaries, appears regularly on the HuangshanDental.com advice and opinion page, Second Opinion. How many times do we rush in
A new study has added an interesting twist to the fluoridated water debate. Researchers from the University of Washington found that infant formula consumption may
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) annual session in Honolulu from May 21-24, 2009, broke the all-time attendance record for the organization’s annual meeting,
Both original-flavor and sour candies are tough on tooth enamel, but the sour variety has much greater erosive potential, according to a new study in
The Special Olympics and National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF): America’s Toothfairy have created a partnership to fight pediatric dental disease and promote overall health
U.K. dentists are calling the makers of the hit TV show “Ugly Betty” irresponsible because the show’s lead character has worn braces on her teeth
The Massachusetts Dental Society is calling for mandatory dental exams for children entering kindergarten as part of a campaign linking oral health to overall health,
Without fanfare, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has signed into law a bill calling on the state board of dentistry to regulate mobile dentistry. Gov. Jindal
A recent U.S. survey of low-income parents has found that financial stress caused by the economic recession is forcing many families to choose between basic
Children given an oral syrup containing xylitol may be less likely to develop decay in their baby teeth, according to a study in the July
