RAM Reaches Thousands of Needy Patients in the United States
On October 3, volunteers from Remote Area Medical (RAM) opened a clinic in Chattanooga, Tenn, that served 1,147 patients. A second RAM team.
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Preventative Plan Reduces Fillings By 50 Percent
There’s good news in caries treatment from Down Under. Researchers from the University of Sydney have developed a set of preventative protocols that.
- December 7, 2015
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Liquid Reveals Early Decay and Could Spare Drilling
Not all caries need fillings, and CaviFind by Firefly Dental Innovations can help dentists identify which ones do and which ones don’t. The.
- November 23, 2015
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Dugoni Offers Veterans Reduced-Fee Services
Discharged members of the armed services no longer get dental coverage through the Veterans Health Administration, due to budgetary constraints. The Arthur A..
- November 20, 2015
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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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FDA Approves Nanofiber Flowable Composite
Composites are essential in dental repairs, particularly restoration fillings. But made of various amalgams, their longevity and performance can vary. They also can.
- October 21, 2015
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Silver Enlisted to Stop Caries and Extend Filling Lifespans
Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand have developed a new way to preserve caries-infected teeth and prolong the life of.
- September 16, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Mercury Presents Minimal Risk for MS
Mercury has a toxic reputation. But it looks like dentists have little to fear, according to a report in the September issue of.
- August 27, 2015
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Test for Measuring Mercury Levels may be Faulty
A test used to determine mercury exposure in dental amalgam fillings may not be so accurate. The test may actually overestimate mercury levels.
- March 25, 2013
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UN Treaty Could Phase Down Amalgam
Mercury use throughout the world could begin to decrease and eventually be phased out. The United Nations recently discussed the issue but no.
- January 22, 2013
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