New Target for Periodontitis Treatment Identified While researching strategies to prevent, halt, and reverse periodontitis, scientists from the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) discovered a new target for treatment—complement, an important…
Effect of Fluoridated Sealants on Adjacent Dentition A double blind randomized study of children sought to determine whether caries risk was reduced among unsealed molar surfaces that were adjacent to surfaces sealed with fluoride release…
New Dental Material May Decrease Treatment Time Scientists at the Vienna University of Technology in Wien, Austria, have discovered a new dental material based on the chemical element germanium that may harden more quickly and more easily…
Red Wine May Be Effective Against Caries Causing Bacteria While the research is mixed regarding red wine’s role in supporting heart health, a new study suggests its components may provide caries prevention benefits. A new study, “Red Wine…
While guidelines on the safe practice of radiographic imaging are available, it is unclear how many oral health professionals follow these recommendations
Probiotics help improve oral health in cleft lip and palate orthodontic patients May 08, Kansas — The Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Journal — Poor oral hygiene and higher incidence of tooth decay are often prevalent in people with cleft lip…
AAE Calls on Dental Partners to Champion Root Canal Safety – —f ARLINGTON, VA MAY 2, 2014 The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation is accepting applications for eight $25,000 grants to help fund innovative projects designed to improve oral…