Anticaries DNA vaccine makes progress
2011-10-25
Anticaries DNA vaccines such as pGJA-P/VAX are showing promise in their ability to prevent dental caries, according to a new study in the Journal of
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U.K. dentist denounces ‘porcelain pornography’
2011-10-25
Patients who come in for cosmetic work are often seeking the perfect smile. But some dentists are compromising sound enamel and dentin to give patients
Survey: Younger kids still not seeing dentist enough
2011-10-24
Although child health experts recommend that children begin oral healthcare by age 1 or when their first teeth emerge, most U.S. children ages 1 to
Straumann Q3 sales down 7%
2011-10-24
Straumann saw a 6.7% decline in sales for the third quarter and said that ongoing economic uncertainty will continue to impact the dental implant business
Calif. city struggles to fund fluoridation project
2011-10-24
Following a lengthy battle to keep fluoride out of its public water supply, city officials in Watsonville, CA, last year voted to accept a $1.6
Nobel Biocare stock rises on buyout rumors
2011-10-23
Rumors that Nobel Biocare may be the target of an acquisition have pushed the company’s stock to its highest point in nine years. Nobel Biocare’s
CAO Group launches SheerWhite promotion
2011-10-23
The CAO Group has two limited-time offers for dental professionals who purchase its SheerWhite teeth-whitening films. Through December 31, 2011, new and existing users can
Tissue graft prevents gingival recession after implant
2011-10-20
Combining subepithelial connective tissue grafting with immediate tooth replacement can reduce gingival recession following a tooth implant, according to a study in the Journal of
Kan. clinic joins Smiles Across America network
2011-10-20
The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas in Pittsburg, KS, is the latest facility to join Smiles Across America, an Oral Health America program. Through
Botox, dermal fillers can enhance implant outcomes
2011-10-20
When placing dental implants, practitioners should consider using Botox and dermal filler agents for patients who need facial volume restorations, according to a presentation at
Buyer’s Guide Update: Handpieces, motors, and drills
2011-10-20
Dear Buyer’s Guide Update Member, In this edition of the HuangshanDental.com Buyer’s Guide Update, we present three of the most fundamental components of a dental
Does funding influence implant research outcomes?
2011-10-20
Industry-funded dental implant research is not biased in favor of positive clinical study outcomes, according to a study in the International Journal of Oral and