The addition of fluoride and calcium to carbamide peroxide-based whitening agents can minimize mineral loss in tooth enamel during bleaching treatments, according to a study
Implant manufacturers usually provide congruent osteotomes for patients who have spongy bone structures. However, these instruments must be inserted with controlled hammer strokes, which is
Interleukin Genetics has signed an agreement with the University of Michigan to conduct a clinical study on the risk factors predictive of periodontal disease progression
New evidence lends further support to the need for dentists to caution patients about the dangers of tongue piercing, which can lead to severe infections,
Despite a slight uptick in sales, Nobel Biocare saw a 30.5% drop in net profit for the second quarter of 2010 (end-June 30). The Swiss
After almost 25 years in the profession, Michael Zuk, D.D.S., has become an outspoken critic of the cosmetic dental industry, especially those dentists he says
More than 500 dentists from around the U.S. have joined forces in a new initiative aimed at promoting early detection of breast cancer. Dubbed Smile
Komet USA has introduced a new laboratory bur kit designed especially for creating shapes and textures in ceramic restorations that mimic the design of natural
An elephant at a Canadian zoo recently had dental surgery to repair the tusk it broke while playing with a tire last year. Spike the
Babies who breast-feed exclusively are less likely to engage in thumb sucking and other “non-nutritive sucking habits,” with benefits for their teeth, researchers at the
Dear DrBicuspid Member, A lawsuit filed last month against Cadbury Adams calls into question Trident’s claims that its Xtra Care gum strengthens and rebuilds teeth.
Amann Girrbach will now provide IdentAlloy and IdentCeram certificates to all dental labs purchasing its Girobond NBS base metal alloy and Ceramill ZI zirconia milling
