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OSAP teams with FDI to improve Global Patient Safety standards

ANNAPOLIS, MD, USA: The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has partnered with the FDI World Dental Federation to conduct an official ...

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Plak Smacker unveils new, ultrafine toothbrush

Plak Smacker announces the release of its new adult brush, the Ultrafine Toothbrush. Perfect for patients with receding gum lines and sensitive surfaces, ...

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Americans line up for free care

NEW YORK, USA: Despite the passage of health care reform legislation earlier this year, many Americans today lack the financial resources to afford medical ...

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Video from NCOHF raises awareness of pediatric dental disease

NEW YORK, USA: To help raise awareness of the fight against pediatric dental disease, National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ...

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‘Desensitization’ therapy

Dentin hypersensitivity is a painful dental condition often left untreated. Prevalence of dentin hypersensitivity in the adult population can range from 8 ...

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AAE holds its annual meeting with emphasis on access

SAN DIEGO, USA: The American Association of Endodontists welcomed about 4,000 people to its annual meeting 14 to 17 April in sunny San Diego. The focus of ...

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Dentists share their thoughts on veneers

NEW YORK, USA: The average price dentists charge their patients for porcelain veneers is about US$1,100 per tooth, according to a survey conducted by The ...

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ADA redesigns its website

CHICAGO/NEW YORK, USA: In an effort to make comprehensive oral health information easier to access, the American Dental Association has redesigned its ...

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Materialise Dental N.V. establishes collaboration with Cefla Dental Group and QR srl

Materialise Dental, a company that develops 3D technology solutions for implant practices, oral maxillofacial surgeons and orthodontists, has established a ...

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Susceptibility to caries and gum disease found in genes

PITTSBURGH, USA: Certain genetic variations may be linked to higher rates of tooth decay and aggressive periodontitis, according to two recently published ...

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IDEA: world-class, hands-on education in the San Francisco Bay Area

Students from around the world come to IDEA, the Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy, which offers a wide range of courses taught by a world-renowned...

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Economic hardship takes toll on teeth

NEW YORK, USA: Is it true that people postpone or forgo dental treatment in difficult economic times? According to one recent survey of dental ...

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Simpli5: the next generation in invisible orthodontic therapy

An increasing number of late adolescent and adult patients are seeking invisible orthodontic care to correct mild to moderate anterior malocclusions. Since ...

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TMJ disorder and orthodontics

“Doctor, I was fine until I had my braces on, but now I think I have TMJ.” In every orthodontic practice, this situation arises consistently and...

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Patterson Dental and Kids World team up to make brushing fun for kids

NEW YORK, USA: How much fun is it for kids to brush their teeth? If Patterson Dental has its way, the answer will be lots and lots more fun—thanks to ...

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AGD asks for more improvements in children’s oral health

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, USA: According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), more needs to be done to improve children’s oral health, as oral ...

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NCOHF grants support community-based children’s care

CHARLOTTE/NEW YORK, USA: The money raised by National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s Toothfairy is being put to good use. NCOHF ...

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Zimmer’s Tapered Screw-Vent Implant turns 10

NEW YORK, USA: Zimmer Dental, a global provider of dental oral rehabilitation products with US headquarters in Carlsbad, CA, is celebrating a milestone for ...

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Top tips to prevent tooth grinding

CHICAGO/NEW YORK, USA: How are Americans dealing with these difficult economic times? They’re taking the stress out on their teeth, if you ask ...

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Why orthodontists should be holistic

Orthodontics is holistic dentistry. Surely that is correct. We, as prudent orthodontists, do not just treat a malocclusion; we treat a human being who ...

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Five ways dental practices can reduce waste and pollution

NEW YORK, USA: In honor of the 40th annual Earth Day, the Eco-Dentistry Association (EDA)—an international association promoting environmentally sound...

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Mystery and controversy are directly proportional

The orthodontic tradition is no different and has seen a familiar quarrel rumbling for more than a century. In broad terms, two faculties of thought have ...

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CareCredit continues to support Give Kids a Smile

CHICAGO/NEW YORK, USA: When it comes to corporate social responsibility, some companies know how to make all the right moves. One such company is ...

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Disposable tips now available for Picasso lasers

AMD LASERS, the Indianapolis-based company that makes using lasers affordable and accessible to dentists, has introduced a new option for its Picasso and ...

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Triclosan/copolymer stronger than fluoride-only

CHICAGO, USA/LEIPZIG, Germany: Toothpastes containing triclosan/copolymer are better than regular fluoride toothpastes at killing oral bacteria, according ...

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Dental museum adds exhibit dedicated to American College of Dentists

BALTIMORE/NEW YORK, USA: The National Museum of Dentistry has added a new exhibit that will help teach the public about the American College of Dentists, ...

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Removing the pain and stress of dental injections

Integrating the VibraJect dental needle accessory into one’s dental practice and including it as an integral part of an established injection protocol...

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Dentists dish on their top 10 fantasy patients

Who would dentists dream to see in their chair? The world’s best known personalities have dental needs too. But what could modern dental treatments do...

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Blackline: LED carbon-fiber handpiece

The new line of Bien Air highspeed handpieces combines avant-garde technology with exceptional ergonomics. Utilized in aerospace, sailing and competitive ...

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The power of goal setting

Every ortho practice should have clear and challenging performance goals. This is the first step in improving the practice and reaching the office’s ...

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Dental Tribune U.S. No. 8, 2024