3-D Printed Substrate Kills Microbes
Researchers at the University of Groningen in Germany have developed a 3-D printed substrate that kills microbes on contact. Its immediate applications will.
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Welsh Children Have Worst Decay in the United Kingdom
According to the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, 41% of Welsh 5-year-olds have obvious decay in their primary teeth, compared to.
- November 16, 2015
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Nanomaterial Fights Bacteria But Compromises Prosthetic Strength
Bacteria that accumulate on the surface of dental prostheses could lead to systemic disease. If you want your prosthetics to resist bacteria, then,.
- November 16, 2015
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Study Uncovers Implant Failure Risk Factors
Implants can be effective in restoring aesthetics and preserving oral health. But early failures do occur. One recent study from the University of.
- November 12, 2015
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ADA Releases First Module in Practice Management Series
The ADA has released its first set of practice management guidelines. “Managing Patients” is the first module in the Guidelines for Practice Success.
- November 12, 2015
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Martial Artists Suffer From More TMDs
It’s no surprise that sports can lead to facial trauma and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). In fact, high-performance athletes can have 2 to 5.
- November 12, 2015
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Rx Painkillers Still a Significant Source of Addiction
The number of dental prescriptions for opioids has declined in recent years, though practitioners still should be concerned about their potential dangers. In.
- November 11, 2015
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Efforts to Curb Antibiotic Overuse Go Viral
More doctors are prescribing antibiotics to fight infection, and they’re losing their effectiveness as a result. According to the Faculty of General Dental.
- November 11, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Watching Cement Dry Could Improve Fillings
Bioactive glass ionomer cement (GIC) fillings often eventually need to be replaced. A better understanding of how they form at the molecular level.
- November 10, 2015
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Emotional Intelligence Key to Student Success
Dentists need to be smart to succeed. But emotional intelligence (EI) plays a role in success, too, as evidenced by a recent study.
- November 10, 2015
- 1 minute read
