All-on-four implants yield short-term success

2013-04-08

The all-on-four dental implant treatment concept appears to be successful in the short term, according to a new systematic review in Clinical Implant Dentistry and

BiteDownDeals.com supports Operation Smile

2013-04-07

BiteDownDeals.com, a daily deal website for dental supplies and materials, is supporting Operation Smile by making contributions to the organization this week during the California

Do IAN blocks prevent third-molar buds from maturing?

2013-04-07

There is an ongoing debate about how to manage third molars in dentistry, particularly the risks associated with removing or not removing them once they

Mystery surrounds Iraq war vets with severe tooth decay

2013-04-02

A Dallas-based investigative reporter has been working to find the source of oral health problems plaguing a number of U.S. soldiers returning from the war

Mouthguards key to protecting kids who play sports

2013-04-02

April is National Facial Protection Month and the Academy for Sports Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial

Academy of Osseointegration elects new president

2013-04-02

Stephen L. Wheeler, DDS, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon from Encinitas, CA, has been elected president of the Academy of Osseointegration. Dr. Wheeler is one of

Survey: Caregivers uninformed about fluoride in tap water

2013-04-01

Nearly 60% of caregivers say they are more likely to give children bottled water than tap water, potentially depriving kids of fluoride that is critical

Straumann unveils new implant line

2013-04-01

Straumann has introduced a new implant line that has a combination of Roxolid material and the SLActive implant surface on all implant diameters with the

Ark. orthodontist expands practice with 5 new clinics

2013-03-31

Arkansas orthodontist Ben Burris, DDS, MDS, has acquired Arkansas Orthodontics. With a combined 10 locations, his Braces By Burris and Arkansas Orthodontics brands service almost

ADA chastises ‘Dr. Oz Show’ for amalgam segment

2013-03-28

The ADA has released a statement saying it “strongly objects” to a March 28 segment of the “Dr. Oz Show” about dental amalgam, alleging that

Are remineralizing agents effective on white-spot lesions?

2013-03-27

White-spot lesions (WSLs) are a source of ongoing frustration for many orthodontists and patients. While a number of solutions are at the disposal of an

Remineralizing agents have limited effect after whitening

2013-03-26

Using remineralizing agents following in-office teeth whitening with 35% to 38% hydrogen peroxide does not help tooth enamel fully recover its microhardness over time, according