CDC report questions rise of dental fluorosis
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) casts doubt on the reliability of previously reported data that suggested that
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) casts doubt on the reliability of previously reported data that suggested that
Abstract Purpose: This study aimed to examine the oral health status of seniors residing in Providence Health Care (PHC) long-term care facilities in 2002 and
The current surgical model of caries management relies on symptomatic treatment via drilling and filling. However, the authors of a new review article in Dentistry
Komet USA has introduced a new, diamond-interspersed polishing wheel for all-ceramic restorations. The Footsie polishing wheel is configured in a spiral shape with a small
Komet USA has added four new instrument configurations to its line of coarse, yellow DCB (diamond with ceramic bond) abrasives. The new grinders include the
The majority of U.S. adults don’t know what dental sealants are used for, according to the findings from a recent survey published by the U.S.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a rule to limit the allowable level of fluoride in bottled water on April 2. The proposed
3M has launched Filtek Universal Restorative, a new composite designed for clinicians who use a single shade for most restorations. The universal composite features a
On February 6 and 7, 2019, the residents of 50 homes in Sandy City, UT, experienced what is known as a “fluoride overfeed” for two
3M has agreed to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit filed by 39 dentists concerning its Lava Ultimate dental crown, according to multiple published reports. The
Hybrid ceramic materials may be an alternative to established materials for posterior restoration crowns. However, questions remain about these hybrids’ ability to hold up under
A stronger resin composite might be possible thanks to a polymer used to strengthen car bumpers and protect wood decks. A new filling material with