Diagnosis by Smartphone? There’s an App for That
When patients can’t get to the office for an exam, telemedicine can step in as assistants armed with digital cameras and access to.
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Glass Fiber Post Streamlines Endodontic Solutions
Teeth that have undergone endodontic therapy often face compromised structural integrity and aesthetics. Dentists, then, can use endondontic fiber posts to recreate abutments.
- January 20, 2016
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One in Five Consumers Rarely or Never See the Dentist
Nationwide, 20% of consumers in the United States say they never visit the dentist or only do so when there is an urgent.
- January 20, 2016
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Doctors Play a Greater Role in Dental Care Down Under
Access to dental care in Australia is getting better. According to a 2012 study by Insight Economics, the number of practicing dentists per.
- January 20, 2016
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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.
- January 20, 2016
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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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