ACTIVA BioACTIVE Deemed “Revolutionary” Product in Aesthetic Dentistry
Dr. Howard Glazer has dedicated the past four decades to the field of dentistry. This clinician, educator and former AGD President has evaluated many products … more
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Henry Schein’s Holiday Cheer for Children Spreads Joy Around the World
Henry Schein, Inc. is spreading holiday cheer to children and their families around the world through its 18th annual “Holiday Cheer for Children” program, a … more
Canadian Hygienist Returns from World’s Largest Charity Hospital Ship
32-year-old Dental Hygienist, April MacDougall, has returned from volunteering with Mercy Ships onboard the world’s largest charity hospital ship, the Africa Mercy, in Cotonou, Benin. MacDougall paid … more
More Warnings are Released About the Use of Electronic Cigarettes
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a new report that presents research and policy recommendations on electronic cigarettes and their use among adolescents and young adults. … more
Dental Hygienists Should Be Essential Primary Care Providers, Says ADHA
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is pleased that Health Affairs recognizes the enormous impact oral health has on the overall public health system in … more
Abnormalities in Salivary Glands Could be to Blame for Cleft Lip and Palate
A new study in the Journal of Dental Research suggests that dental problems commonly associated with cleft lip and palate may be caused by abnormalities … more
New Report Shows Inequities in Dental Care for Millions of Illinois Residents
Poor oral health is one of the most pressing, unmet health care issues facing Illinois children and adults today according to a new state oral … more
World-First Dental Vaccine for Periodontitis Validated by Research
A world-first vaccine developed by Melbourne scientists, which could eliminate or at least reduce the need for surgery and antibiotics for severe gum disease, has … more
Less than Half of Older Americans with Dental Insurance Visit the Dentist
Only 12 percent of older Americans have some form of dental insurance and fewer than half visited a dentist in the previous year, suggests new … more
Evidence-Based Dentistry: How to Find Answers to Apply in Clinical Practice
Evidence-Based Medicine Since the 1980s, when McMaster Medical School in Canada termed the process of integrating scientific information into medical practice, Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM), it … more
Modern Advancements in Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric dentistry has seen considerable improvements in materials and treatment options over the past few years. While other dental specialties have experienced tremendous developments in their … more
The Evolution of Glass Ionomer Restorative Materials
Glass ionomers have enjoyed many firsts in dentistry. They were the first materials designed to resist recurrent decay. They were the first bioactive materials, which … more
Prescribing Hydrogen Peroxide in the Treatment of Periodontal Disease
Antibiotics used for the treatment of periodontal disease have come under increasing scrutiny in recent years. One concern lies in the rise of bacteria resistant … more
Oral Clinical Manifestations of Patients Infected with Zika Virus
Few studies have described ZIKV manifestations in the mouth of infected patients. Recently, Brasil et al. reported local hyperemia and petechiae on the hard palate … more
Smart Toothbrush Films While Brushing to Review Oral Hygiene
The Internet-of-Things is everywhere. Even in your toothbrush. Chicago startup Onvi has created what it calls the world’s first video toothbrush, named Prophix, which uses a video … more
Dyson Creating Toothbrush with Water Jets to Improve Dental Hygiene
After revolutionising the design of vacuum cleaners, hair-dryers and standing fans, Dyson could now be looking to conquer the dental hygiene market. The British tech … more
Implant Screws: What Every Dentist Should Know
It is important for the clinician who is restoring an implant, whether it be with a single crown, a fixed or removable prosthesis, to understand … more
Treatment Planning: The Full Mouth Reconstruction
Every patient with extreme tooth wear has unique treatment needs, and all of these needs may not be addressed specifically in this article. The general … more
Predictable Immediate Implant Prosthetics: Part 2
Introduction This article discusses a novel protocol to deliver a full-arch immediate fixed provisional prosthesis, which is clinically accurate and predictable. Detailed steps are outlined … more
Forward to the Past: Dentistry in the Information Age
A Crisis of Trust In a Gallup poll taken in November 2012, Americans were asked to rate service providers, including dentists, on ethical standards and … more