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New evidence supports link between gum inflammation and Alzheimer’s disease

NEW YORK, NY, USA: NYU dental researchers have found the first long-term evidence that periodontal (gum) disease may increase the risk of cognitive ...

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Study identifies promising new approach for treating tooth hypersensitivity

NEW YORK, NY, USA: NYU College of Dentistry researchers have identified a promising new approach for treating tooth hypersensitivity, while simultaneously ...

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Atlas Denture Comfort secures new or existing dentures

Dentists often don’t look forward to having patients with dentures, according to Paul Homoly, DDS, president of Homoly Communications. When asked why,...

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H1N1 epidemic offers lesson for dentists

NEW YORK, NY, USA: The H1N1 flu epidemic has lessons to offer health-care providers, even dentists, according to a recent editorial in Anesthesia Progress, ...

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Many with facial paralysis are socially adjusted

A recent study reported in The Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Journal, the publication of the American Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Association, ...

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Air-Flow perio: biofilm removal to the base of the pocket

According to the manufacturer, the innovative Air-Flow handy perio is the first and only portable perio device that enables safe and effective removal of ...

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QDT’s Canary System wins International Medical Device 
Design and Development Award

TORONTO, CANADA: Quantum Dental Technologies (QDT), a medical device company, became the first Canadian business to win the National Instruments (NI) ...

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The adoption of digital and automated technologies drives CAD/CAM market growth

The U.S. dental market is rapidly adopting automated and digital technologies for the production of dental restorations. This trend is primarily driven by a...

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Why dentists need a secondary income

Though they may not admit it openly, many dentists are extremely frustrated with their practice. How can I be so sure? Simple. I’ve spent time talking...

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Employee embezzlement: Don’t let it happen to you

The day-to-day pressure in running a dental practice is enormous, especially in today’s economy. Unfortunately, dentists spend most of their day ...

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Another reason to stay in shape: Healthy teeth and gums

CHICAGO, IL / NEW YORK, NY, USA: The health complications of being overweight, such as increased risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and certain cancers,...

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Using risk identification and credit granting to build your practice

In 1980, when we took our first dentist as a client, almost all dental offices were routinely granting credit to their patients. If a patient/parent needed ...

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Using resorbable barriers to make root recession coverage predictable

Gingival recession is defined as the location or displacement of the marginal gingiva apical to the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ).1 Recession is the ...

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Pulpdent Embrace Pit and Fissure Sealant

A recent study published in the Journal of Dentistry concluded that Pulpdent Corp.’s Embrace Pit and Fissure Sealant had the longest lasting ...

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Platelet-rich plasma helps after extractions

NEW YORK, NY, USA: The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) following tooth removal appears to speed healing and bone formation, according to a recent article ...

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Hygienists are embracing the role xylitol can play in dental health

The dental profession is becoming more aware of the benefits of xylitol. Dental publications, live educational courses and online courses are buzzing with ...

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Product contribution helps America’s Toothfairy provide needed care

CHARLOTTE, NC / NEW YORK, NY, USA: Cosmedent, a company specializing in dental esthetics, donated dental products valued at US$728,000 to National ...

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C-VAC dry suction system

R.E. Morrison Equipment, the manufacturer of BaseVac Dental Dry Suction Systems, has announced its compact C-VAC dry suction system for small dental ...

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The secret tool: patient questionnaire

Have you ever thought of what it would be like if you could discover the hidden pains your patients go through daily because of their teeth? The kind of ...

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Canadian dentists go local for dental labs

NEW YORK, NY, USA/LEIPZIG, Germany: Less dentists in Canada are having their denture prescriptions fabricated in the United States and offshore, a new ...

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Kank-A soothing beads are now available

Mouth pain can occur at anytime throughout the day, and treating the problem while away from home isn’t always convenient. The best products provide a...

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These dentists make house calls

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / NEW YORK, NY, USA: In a society where expert medical care seems ever more elusive and impersonal, the last thing you might expect is ...

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Dent-X announces EVAsoft imaging software

Dent-X has unveiled EVAsoft, its completely new imaging software. EVAsoft works as the driving software behind the popular EVA Digital X-Ray sensor. EVAsoft...

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Researchers say the best teeth whitener is fruit

NEW YORK, NY, USA: A recent study by Harvard University revealed that eating fruit daily is the best way to whiten teeth. Through a three-month clinical ...

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Align Technology introduces Invisalign G3

Align Technology has announced the launch of Invisalign G3, what it calls the most significant collection of new features and innovations in the ...

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Nano coating raises hopes in fighting antibiotic resistance

NEW YORK, NY, USA/LEIPZIG, Germany: The emergence of antibiotic resistant bacteria is becoming a major problem in the fight against hospital-related ...

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Fighting tooth decay with ‘sugar’

CHICAGO, IL / NEW YORK, NY, USA: If there’s one thing that all dentists have in common, it’s that they regularly see young patients with tooth ...

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DEXIS Bestowed with coveted Pride Institute’s Best In Class Technology Award

The Pride Institute has, for the second year in a row, honored DEXIS with the Best in Class accolade from among all other digital intra-oral X-ray systems. ...

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Gendex earns The Pride Institute’s Best In Class Technology Award for cone beam

The Pride Institute has recognized the Gendex GXCB-500 HD for Best in Class, singling it out from all other cone beam systems. From its flexibility in 3-D ...

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ADA website connects patients and dentists

CHICAGO, IL / NEW YORK, NY, USA: the American Dental Association’s online Find-a-Dentist feature provides members of the public with a list of ADA ...

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