Mydent introduces Defend dental needles
2012-08-15
Mydent International has added dental needles to its line of Defend procedural products. Defend dental needles are triple-beveled and feature an arrow indicator to help
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How effective is splint therapy in treating TMD?
2012-08-14
A new systematic review and meta-analysis that evaluated scientific literature for the effectiveness of using splint therapy to treat patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) has
Study outlines challenges of cleft palate over time
2012-08-14
Children with cleft lip and/or palate encounter different challenges throughout the course of their development. Both environmental and biological factors play a role and can
FDA: Codeine dangerous for some kids after apnea surgery
2012-08-14
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a drug safety communication concerning three children who died and one child who experienced a life-threatening
Ormco gains FDA nod for new orthodontic system
2012-08-14
Ormco has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Insignia, a combination of 3D treatment software and customized orthodontic appliances.
Ad Council launches landmark kids’ oral health campaign
2012-08-13
The Ad Council is joining the Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives — a coalition of more than 35 leading dental health organizations — to
CDA journal covers fluoridation in Calif.
2012-08-13
The August issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association focuses on fluoridation issues and projects in California. Topics include the gains made in
Brazil’s new middle class invests in orthodontics
2012-08-12
Brazil’s burgeoning middle class is using its new-found disposable income to invest in the latest status symbols — including straight, white teeth. The country has
Laser marking improves dental carpule labeling
2012-08-08
Schreiner MediPharm, a provider of specialty pharmaceutical labeling solutions for more than 60 years, has developed a special label solution for effectively marking dental carpules.
Minimally invasive root caries treatment passes test
2012-08-07
A minimally invasive approach to restoring interproximal root caries using a glass ionomer yielded positive results in a longitudinal study, regardless of the patients’ age,
DMG develops self-adhesive cement for zirconia
2012-08-07
DMG America will introduce PermaCem 2.0, a permanent cement that bonds to zirconium restorations, on September 1. Incorporating the recently developed adhesive monomer formula, the
Laser therapy eases discomfort after third-molar surgery
2012-08-06
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) can help ease pain, swelling, and trismus associated with surgical removal of impacted lower third molars, according to a study in