U.S. court rules on dental services for veterans
2010-06-07
In a case that could define what dental services the U.S. government must provide to veterans, a federal appeals court has denied a Korean War
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Dentists can help diagnose kid’s sleep disorders
2010-06-06
Questionnaires can help dentists screen for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), including sleep apnea, snoring, and upper-airway resistance, in pediatric patients, according to research presented June 5
Zirconia crowns prove durable in Noritake study
2010-06-06
Crowns made of porcelain fused to zirconia (PFZ) proved as durable as crowns made from porcelain fused to metal (PFM) in a large study by
Midnight snacking linked to tooth loss
2010-06-03
Midnight snacking can now be blamed for more than just weight gain. It also has a direct correlation to tooth loss, according to a study
Broken file? Don’t worry, researchers say
2010-06-03
Patients often do just fine with broken instruments in their teeth, according to a systematic review of the research reported in the Journal of Endodontics
Henry Schein expands restoratives product portfolio
2010-06-03
Henry Schein recently introduced a number of new products for restorative procedures. The Maxima Pro and Pro LTC handpieces feature ceramic-bearing technology and an ergonomic
Patients on bisphosphonates may be unaware of BON risk
2010-06-02
Performing invasive dental procedures on patients who have been on bisphosphonate therapy can be tricky enough. But what if the patient is completely unaware of
CNN warns of BPA in dental sealants
2010-06-02
A CNN program about toxic chemicals may alarm patients about dental sealants, according to the ADA. On June 2 and 3, the cable TV network
DenMat debuts device for implant temporaries
2010-06-01
DenMat Holdings has introduced Snap-It, a new device for implant temporaries that snaps onto adjacent teeth and is designed specifically for smaller coverage areas such
More Fixodent lawsuits filed
2010-05-31
Two more lawsuits have been filed in the U.S. against Procter & Gamble on behalf of two women diagnosed with copper deficient neuropathy they attribute
Former exec of orthodontics firm faces prison
2010-05-31
A former executive of Orthodontic Centers of America (OCA) has been charged with making false statements to accountants and auditors, and falsifying books and records
Dental spas spur Remedent sales in Asia
2010-05-31
Remedent announced that April sales from its Beijing spa increased by five times the sales generated in March 2010. In addition, April revenues from its
