Is ATP production more caries-relevant than MS?

2012-07-29

A recent comparison study found that a salivary culture of mutans streptococci (MS) alone was the most accurate means of assessing a child’s risk for

Do composite materials change color after polymerization?

2012-07-25

A new study examining the color stability of 10 resin-based restorative materials has found that while clinically relevant color changes occurred immediately after polymerization, a

TheraBreath adds 3 whitening products

2012-07-24

TheraBreath has introduced three new teeth-whitening products: the Dental Professional Whitening Kit, the Touch Up Whitening Pen, and the Tooth Sensitivity Treatment Pen. The Dental

Ky. orthodontists support local schools

2012-07-24

An orthodontics practice in Kentucky has raised more than $50,000 for local schools over the last two years through its Partners in Education program. Beginning

Milwaukee to continue fluoridating water supply

2012-07-24

Milwaukee’s Common Council on July 24 agreed to direct the Milwaukee Water Works to continue fluoridating the city’s drinking water but with a lower concentration

Vident releases new Vita denture shades

2012-07-22

Vident announced that its Vita Multifunctional Teeth (MFT) are now available in four new shades. The new shades are A1, A3, C3, and D3, across

AACD offers patient videos

2012-07-22

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) is offering its members free patient education videos. The videos are customized for members’ practices and can be

ECC assessment tools compared; what if a patient breaks your chair?

2012-07-22

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Is one early childhood caries (ECC) risk-assessment technique better than the rest? A study in the current Journal of the American Dental

Ariz. dentists can do Botox, dermal fillers

2012-07-22

Arizona dentists are now permitted to perform Botox and dermal filler procedures following a recent vote by the state’s Board of Dental Examiners. Botox and

Researchers move closer to growing teeth

2012-07-19

To create a tooth in the laboratory, a detailed recipe to instruct cells to differentiate toward proper lineages and form dental cells is needed. However,

Ivoclar Vivadent, 3M settle patent litigation

2012-07-19

Ivoclar Vivadent and 3M have settled their respective patent lawsuits in Germany and the U.S. involving polymer-based restoratives materials. Ivoclar alleged that the 3M Filtek

Align Technology Q2 profits double

2012-07-19

Align Technology reported revenues of $145.6 million for the second quarter of 2012 (end-June 30), a 21.2% increase over revenues of $120.1 million for the