Planning for the maturing face

2008-05-08

Does the human body stop growing once we reach our late teens or early 20s, as most of us assume? Recent studies indicate that soft-tissue

Lead found in U.S. crowns

2008-04-24

Some crowns made in the United States contain lead, WBNS-TV of Columbus, Ohio, reported Friday. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and

Ultradent adhesive matches Kuraray’s Clearfil in strength tests

2008-04-14

In the world of self-etch adhesives, Kuraray’s Clearfil SE is like Muhammad Ali — the one to beat. That’s why researchers at the recent American

Tooth loss may predict accelerated aging

2008-03-31

NEW YORK (Reuters) April 1 Having few or no natural teeth at the age of 70 may be an early indicator of accelerated aging, Danish

Gordon Christensen on veneers

2008-03-24

The 16-year-old came to Gordon Christensen in tears. Her enamel hypoplasia was so bad she couldn’t attend her junior prom. Her parents were also distraught,

Inside the spa dentistry market

2008-03-16

Want to take your practice to the next level — the spa level? Research and Market’s new report The US Dental Spa Market 2007 has

Komet introduces dentin-preserving bur

2008-03-12

On the look-out for tools to ease that drill-and-fill routine? Komet USA has introduced a new bur to its line of ceramic instruments, which the

FDA reports allergic reactions to denture cleansers

2008-03-02

NEW YORK (Reuters) March 3 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified dental healthcare professionals and the public of the risk of serious allergic

Cosmetic dentistry’s future looks shiny

2008-02-27

America’s increasing desire for Hollywood-perfect looks means that cosmetic and implant procedures will grow 15% in the next few years, the Millennium Research Group (MRG)

Lead reported in imported crowns

2008-02-27

Forget amalgam and fluoride. Could lead be dentistry’s new bogeyman? The ADA said today that it is investigating reports of potentially dangerous levels of the

Dementia linked to tooth loss

2008-02-25

A new study reveals that the fewer the teeth a patient has, the more likely they’ll suffer from dementia later in life. Patients with the

BSML offers cheaper faster veneers

2008-02-13

BSML, Inc., a provider of teeth whitening systems, has released a new veneer product called BriteVeneers. BriteVeneers eliminates the need to remove or alter healthy