As the body of research linking periodontitis with a host of other disease states — including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, surgical complications, and risk
Shofu Dental has introduced Beautiful Flow Plus, a new flowable hybrid in a syringe delivery system. Approved for all indications, including class II restorations, Beautiful
A new clinical resource guide from the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is aimed at helping practitioners save the natural tooth rather than extract it.
Ozone shows promise as a stain-removal agent for teeth, according to a new study in Acta Odotontologica Latinoamericana (August 2010, Vol. 23:2, pp. 84-89). Researchers
AMD Lasers has expanded distribution channels for its Picasso laser system through a new agreement for Ortho Technology to distribute AMD’s products to the orthodontic
Existing headgear and mouthguards have limited or no benefit in reducing concussions in rugby players, according to a new study (Neurosurgery, November 2010, Vol. 67:5,
The California Dental Association (CDA) is working on amalgam awareness with locally elected officials of Costa Mesa, CA, after the city council endorsed a ban
Buffalo Dental Manufacturing has released the Buff Tuff mouthguard laminate, which contains no bisphenol A (BPA) or dioxin and is cross-grained for extra strength and
Another trial involving Fosamax and its alleged role in osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is now under way in New York, according to an article
Agenta Biotechnologies has received a $1.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIH/NIDCR) for the
Direct composite buildups provide a high-quality, long-lasting approach to recontouring teeth and closing diastemas, according to a study in the Journal of Dentistry (December 2010,
BioElectronics, developers of pain-relieving medical devices, has been awarded a $130,000 grant from the U.S. government that will complete funding for a study on the
