New Research Concludes that the Canary System™ Accurately Measures Caries Lesion Volume and Depth
Trying to assess the size of an area of tooth decay is a major clinical challenge. Visually, the area may appear as a white or … more
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Air Techniques Donates to Helping Haitian Angels
Air Techniques, Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of dental equipment, has donated a VacStar 20 Wet Vacuum System to the Helping Haitian Angels (HHA) … more
Academy of Laser Dentistry Now Accepting Applications for 2018 Research Grants
The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) the only independent and unbiased non-profit association dedicated to improving patient care with the proper use of laser technology, … more
Dental Chain Pays $24 Million After False Billing Charges
The national pediatric dental chain Kool Smiles and an affiliated business have agreed to pay $24 million to settle claims that they fraudulently billed Medicaid programs … more
Automated Orthodontic Treatment Planning Receives FDA Approval
ULab Systems, a privately held digital dental company focused on the development of its patented automated orthodontic treatment planning software, announced U.S. FDA clearance today. … more
2018 ADA Humanitarian Award Recipient: Dr. Thomas Bobby Davis
In recognition of 40 years of volunteer service in Latin America and his community in Texas, the American Dental Association (ADA) has selected Thomas Bobby … more
Australian Medical Association Pushes Sugar Tax, Comparing to Tobacco
Peak health bodies and public health experts have supported calls from the Australian Medical Association to introduce a sugar tax, despite fierce opposition from food … more
Arizona Dentist Sued After Child’s Post-Procedure Death
An Arizona mother has filed a wrongful death complaint against a dental office in Arizona after her child died following a routine visit. “The mom … more
Dr. Darren Scarlett Wins Signet Study Grand Prize
Dr. Darren Scarlett, of Coral Springs Dental Centre, has been randomly chosen as the winner of a $500 giftcard for participating in Oral Health’s Signet … more
HealthyStart™ Brings ‘Open Airway Dentistry Solution’ to Canada for Pediatric Treatment
HealthyStart™ by Ortho-Tain® Reaching 120,000 North American Dentists with a 3-part series of articles in 2018, brings digital on-line course work, live webinars, certification to … more
Septodont Announces New Alliance with Importaciones Dental Universitario
Septodont, the Global Leader in Dental Pain Management, announces a new strategic alliance with Importaciones Dental Universitario (IDU) based in Cali, Colombia. The Septodont & … more
Dental Patients Should Maximize Their Benefits with Quality Care and Materials This Holiday Season
As the calendar year comes to an end, the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) is reminding patients to take advantage of any unused dental … more
Air Techniques’ AirStar & VacStar Win Dentaltown Townie Choice Awards
Air Techniques, Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of dental equipment, has won two Dentaltown Townie Choice Awards for their AirStar Air Compressor and VacStar … more
Top 10 Dental News Stories of 2017
It’s been quite a year in dental news! 2017 seemed to bring on some interesting areas of concerns for dental hygienists – whether it was … more
Research Published Showing the Canary System Can Accurately Detect Caries Beneath the Intact Margins of Amalgam Restorations
The Open Dentistry Journal has just published a study entitled “In Vitro Detection of Caries Around Amalgam Restorations using Four Different Modalities” (https://benthamopen.com/contents/pdf/TODENTJ/TODENTJ-11-609.pdf ). This … more
Lions, Dolphins and More: Saving animals’ teeth with root canal treatment from Dentsply Sirona Endodontics
Today, dental treatment provided to animals is also performed using the latest technologies. Saving the teeth of animals is essential for basic needs such as … more
Henry Schein Celebrates The Season With Its 19th Annual Holiday Cheer For Children Program
Team Schein Members Collect Toys, Clothing, Games, and More for Participating Children and Their Families at 20 Henry Schein Locations Around the World Henry Schein, … more
Government of Canada Supports Healthier Smiles
National research network receives $850,000 to advance oral health research to better address the needs of Canadians A national network of researchers will receive additional … more
Winnipeg Dentist Turning Baby Teeth Black — To Keep Kids Out of Surgery
Silver diamine fluoride a low-cost way to halt (but not fix) tooth decay A new treatment for dental cavities could mean that fewer kids need … more
3D Printed Products – Industry Leads Regulatory Reform
The Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) is leading the charge in supporting the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) develop new regulatory standards for 3D printed medical devices. “Australia’s dental industry … more