Mandibular advancement splints are effective in treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, according to research presented June 11 at the American Academy of Dental Sleep
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) Charitable Foundation was awarded a $7,500 grant from Patterson Dental’s Patterson Foundation, the AACD announced. The funding will
A study evaluating the A2 shades of various types and brands of resin composites determined that each one of them had perceptible color changes after
Heraeus Kulzer is offering free instructional videos on YouTube, including 30 clips covering a range of topics, such as impression techniques, posterior restorations, and live
The Connecticut State Dental Commission has ruled that tooth whitening is dentistry and can no longer be performed at spas, salons, and shopping malls unless
In 2010, the state of Texas allowed dentists to collect nearly $200 million for orthodontic treatment for kids on Medicaid — more than the rest
A computer screening tool developed and patented by researchers from the University of Buffalo is helping to detect severe obstructive sleep apnea in patients who
Michael B. Rogers, DDS, was elected president of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) for 2011-2012 during the AAO’s recent annual meeting in Chicago. In
ContacEZ has introduced the ContacEZ IPR Extra-Widener, the latest addition to its IPR Strip System product line. The strip is designed to aid interproximal enamel
Miniscrew implants have an 87.7% success rate when used for anchorage reinforcement compared with conventional orthodontic means, according to a meta-analysis in the Journal of
Darby Dental Supply recently expanded its product offerings with the addition of several DenMat products. Under a new agreement with DenMat, Darby is now an
Align Technology’s Invisalign system is now commercially available in China, and the company is already training orthodontists based in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou. In