Electricity Eliminates the Needle in Anesthesia Delivery
Many patients don’t like needles. So, dentists soon may be using a tiny electric current instead to administer anesthesia with faster onset and.
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Richard V. Tucker, Gold Restoration Pioneer, Dies at 93
Dental educator and pioneer Dr. Richard V. Tucker died on January 12 at the age of 93. Through lectures and a global network.
- January 19, 2016
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Boston University Establishes Varnish Outreach in Nicaragua
Michelle Henshaw, MPH, DDS, and student Henry Capezio of Boston University (BU) travelled to Estelí in Nicaragua this past Thanksgiving to implement a.
- January 19, 2016
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Therapy Regenerates Bone Without Adding Cells
When patients lose bone, doctors typically use metallic alloys or harvested bone tissue to replace it. Yet these materials often lack biological function.
- January 18, 2016
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$2.14 Million Grant Funds Sjögren’s Research
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded Umesh S. Deshmukh, PhD, of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) a 5-year,.
- January 18, 2016
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AAO Seeks Orthodontists for Charity Program
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Donated Orthodontic Services (DOS) program serves children who otherwise could not afford orthodontic treatment across 9 states..
- January 18, 2016
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ADA Responds to Fluoride and Cancer Query
Last October, the National Toxicology Program published a Federal Register notice requesting information about whether 6 substances, including fluoride, posed any risk of.
- January 18, 2016
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Prosthetics Market to Hit $5.8 Billion by 2023
The global dental prosthetics market will rise from 2014’s total of $3.0 billion to $5.8 billion by 2023, representing a compound annual growth.
- January 15, 2016
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General Practitioner Earnings Continued to Fall in 2014
While much of the economy has recovered since the Great Recession, the earnings of general practitioners (GPs) have not, according to the ADA..
- January 14, 2016
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Artificial Saliva Gland Cures Dry Mouth
Also known as xerostomia, chronic dry mouth affects 20 million Americans and puts them at risk for tooth decay, fungal infections, and difficulties.
- January 14, 2016
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