Laser energy can be used to debond ceramic brackets, according to a study in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (August 2010, Vol.

In March 2010, the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) approved a revision of its 1996 policy statement on the treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD)

Taking a dietary supplement of organic zinc and the enzyme phytase four days before receiving botulinum toxin injections made the toxin more effective in 93%

A Chicago teenager had to wait eight months to have his braces removed because the orthodontist refused to take them off until a $300 bill

RightSmile opened 10 new SmileShoppe teeth-whitening centers in the U.S. in August, adding $5,000 a month in reoccurring revenue, according to the company. “This is

Coating orthodontic brackets with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) — a synthetic thermoplastic resin resistant to heat and chemicals — reduces biofilm formation on the brackets and associated

A Southern California dentist has volunteered to provide the world’s tallest man with a free dental makeover. Sultan Kösen is the world’s tallest living man,

Adolescents who sought orthodontic treatment had more severe malocclusions and aesthetic impairments and had worse oral health quality of life (OHQOL) than peers who did

OrthoAccel Technologies has signed distribution agreements with AB Orthodontics in Melbourne, Australia, and Inno Dental and Medical (Inno DMC) in Seoul, South Korea. The company’s

CariFree is partnering with Six Month Smiles to promote cavity prevention through the use of minimally invasive procedures. CariFree products combine the proven benefits of

Adding laser energy to in-office teeth whitening does not improve the whitening effect, according to a study in Lasers in Medical Science (July 2010, Vol.

The first Fixodent lawsuit involving a claim that zinc in the denture adhesive caused the plaintiff to suffer debilitating neuological injuries will go to trial