NEWS

Researchers examine ancient diets using dental plaque
May 16, 2012 | USA

Researchers examine ancient diets using dental plaque

Reno, Nev., USA: By investigating dental plaque from skeletons buried in a Spanish cathedral, researchers from the USA have found a new way to gain information about the diet of ancient peoples. Their method could be a useful alternative to common research methods of this kind, usually conducted on bone, hair, muscle or nails.

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Sports and energy drinks found to erode tooth enamel
May 15, 2012 | USA

Sports and energy drinks found to erode tooth enamel

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: Tests on tooth enamel samples have shown that the consumption of sports and energy drinks may result in considerable enamel weight loss within a few days. In a recently published study, researchers have warned that acidic levels in these popular beverages vary significantly between brands and between different flavors of the same brand.

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Composite is said to kill bacteria, remineralize tooth structure
May 15, 2012 | USA

Composite is said to kill bacteria, remineralize tooth structure

Baltimore, Md., USA: Scientists using nanotechology at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry have created what they call the first cavity-filling composite that kills harmful bacteria and regenerates tooth structure lost to bacterial decay. Rather than just limiting decay with conventional fillings, the new composite is a revolutionary dental weapon to control harmful bacteria, says professor Huakun (Hockin) Xu, PhD, MS.

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Oral bacteria resposible for artificial joint failure
May 14, 2012 | USA

Oral bacteria resposible for artificial joint failure

CLEVELAND, Ohio, USA: Study results have suggested that periodontal bacteria can migrate from the mouth to the synovial cavity, which might be the reason for the failure of artificial joints. In recent DNA tests, researchers detected the same bacterial DNA in synovial fluid and dental plaque in 14 percent of patients with arthritis and periodontitis.

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A new smile takes flight
May 10, 2012 | USA

A new smile takes flight

NEW YORK, NY, USA: Tyler covered his mouth when he smiled, barely spoke and refrained from eating in public whenever possible. Although he was in desperate need of dental treatment, he had not seen a dentist in many years. Unable to work, his mother is on dialysis several times a week and his father, a veteran, suffers from a brain injury incurred during his time in the service.

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Novel portable probe detects early oral cancer
May 9, 2012 | USA

Novel portable probe detects early oral cancer

AUSTIN, Texas, USA: In order to reduce the time taken to diagnose oral cancer, researchers have developed the first prototype of a handheld detection device capable of fast imaging with a large field of view. They said that this miniature confocal probe could be used by dentists to screen for early-stage cancer cells in the future.

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High fluoride levels in African groundwater put oral health at risk
May 8, 2012 | USA

High fluoride levels in African groundwater put oral health at risk

DURHAM, N.C., USA: Researchers have suggested that the dental health of about 8 million people living in the Main Ethiopian Rift is jeopardized by high levels of naturally occurring fluoride in their groundwater. Their studies revealed a 100 percent prevalence of dental fluorosis in the teeth of the local residents. Furthermore, they found that additional milk intake may reduce the severity of this disease.

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CDA holds spring meeting in Anaheim
May 7, 2012 | USA

CDA holds spring meeting in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif., USA: The California Dental Association held its spring meeting, CDA Presents the Art and Science of Dentistry, May 3-5 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Educational offerings included hands-on workshops, lectures and presentations offered right on the exhibit hall floor. Approximately 600 companies showcased the latest products and services.

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Interfaith Medical Center honors periodontist
May 3, 2012 | USA

Interfaith Medical Center honors periodontist

BROOKLYN, N.Y., USA: At a dental presentation at Interfaith Hospital, Dr. Charles Grannum, DMD, director of the Department of Dentistry, and Dr. Ingrid Dowrich, DDS, chair, presented Dr. Bernard Fialkoff, a periodontist and dental implant specialist of Queens, N.Y., with a Leadership in Dental Education Award. At the end of the presentation on periodontal treatment, Grannum came to the floor and surprised Fialkoff with the plaque.

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204 million Americans now have fluoridated water
May 2, 2012 | USA

204 million Americans now have fluoridated water

NEW YORK, NY, USA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that that 73.9 percent of Americans who get their water from municipal systems now benefit from optimal fluoridation, bringing the number of Americans receiving optimally fluoridated water to an all-time high of 204 million people. In a press release, the American Dental Association (ADA) welcomed the news.

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BUSINESS

AdDent presents award to J. Morita

CHICAGO, IL, USA: AdDent, a dealer-oriented com…

BUSINESS

Airway Management establishes Dental Institute of Sleep Medicine

DALLAS, Texas, USA: Airway Management, Texas-ba…

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SunTech Custom Implant Abutments grow in popularity

According to the American Association of Oral a…

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The science that shows there’s no need for numbing before drilling

ANAHEIM, Calif., USA: A brand-new convention bo…

EVENTS

156th Annual Session “Dentistry All Stars”

5/17/12-5/20/12, Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

EVENTS

39th Western States Conference

5/18/12-5/19/12, Reno, Nevada, USA

EVENTS

JDIQ - 41st Annual Convention of the Ordre des Dentistes du Québec

5/25/12-5/29/12, Montréal, Québec, Canada

EVENTS

Jasper Dental Congress 2012

5/24/12-5/27/12, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

NEWS

Composite is said to kill bacteria, remineralize tooth structure

Baltimore, Md., USA: Scientists using nanotecho…

NEWS

Oral bacteria resposible for artificial joint failure

CLEVELAND, Ohio, USA: Study results have sugges…

NEWS

Researchers examine ancient diets using dental plaque

Reno, Nev., USA: By investigating dental plaque…

NEWS

Sports and energy drinks found to erode tooth enamel

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: Tests on tooth enamel sampl…

POLITICS

ADA statement calls for repairing the tattered dental safety net

WASHINGTON, DC, USA: The American Dental…

POLITICS

AGD urges Congress to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates

CHICAGO, IL, USA: The ABC program “World News…

POLITICS

Appeal against deportation of dental assistant spawns support

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., USA: The planned deporta…

POLITICS

Experts say a dental public health infrastructure is needed in California

SACREMENTO, Calif., USA: The January issue of t…

SPECIALITIES

Interview: Maximum intervention with minimal invasion

Take less and achieve more. That could sum up t…

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The sunny side of CAD/CAM

Everything seems to be going digital. Photograp…

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Improving endodontic success through use of the EndoVac irrigation system

Long-term success endodontically is not due to …

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Dr. Eric Howard discusses benefits of SureSmile’s new diagnostic tools

Since October 2011, Dr. Eric Howard has planned…