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Sports and energy drinks found to erode tooth enamel

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: Tests on tooth enamel samples have shown that the consumption of sports and energy drinks may result in considerable enamel weight loss...

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Composite is said to kill bacteria, remineralize tooth structure

Baltimore, Md., USA: Scientists using nanotechology at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry have created what they call the first cavity-filling ...

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Dr. Eric Howard discusses benefits of SureSmile’s new diagnostic tools

Since October 2011, Dr. Eric Howard has planned more than 50 cases using the latest release of SureSmile software, SureSmile 6.0. The software is the first ...

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Oral bacteria resposible for artificial joint failure

CLEVELAND, Ohio, USA: Study results have suggested that periodontal bacteria can migrate from the mouth to the synovial cavity, which might be the reason ...

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AdDent presents award to J. Morita

CHICAGO, IL, USA: AdDent, a dealer-oriented company that manufactures high-quality, advanced dental products, presented a partnership appreciation award to ...

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The science that shows there’s no need for numbing before drilling

ANAHEIM, Calif., USA: A brand-new convention booth isn’t the only big change going on with SS White this year. Even more important is the esteemed ...

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A new smile takes flight

NEW YORK, NY, USA: Tyler covered his mouth when he smiled, barely spoke and refrained from eating in public whenever possible. Although he was in desperate ...

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AACD holds 28th Annual Scientific Session in Washington

WASHINGTON, DC, USA: Good things come in small packages, right? Well, it might not have been the biggest exhibit hall of the year, but the AACD did pack a ...

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Novel portable probe detects early oral cancer

AUSTIN, Texas, USA: In order to reduce the time taken to diagnose oral cancer, researchers have developed the first prototype of a handheld detection device...

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High fluoride levels in African groundwater put oral health at risk

DURHAM, N.C., USA: Researchers have suggested that the dental health of about 8 million people living in the Main Ethiopian Rift is jeopardized by high ...

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CDA holds spring meeting in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif., USA: The California Dental Association held its spring meeting, CDA Presents the Art and Science of Dentistry, May 3-5 at the Anaheim ...

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Interfaith Medical Center honors periodontist

BROOKLYN, N.Y., USA: At a dental presentation at Interfaith Hospital, Dr. Charles Grannum, DMD, director of the Department of Dentistry, and Dr. Ingrid ...

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204 million Americans now have fluoridated water

NEW YORK, NY, USA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that that 73.9 percent of Americans who get their water from municipal ...

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Patient sues dentist after swallowing dental instrument

LEXINGTON, Ky., USA: A female patient has filed a lawsuit against her former dentist from Fayette County, accusing him of severe negligence. Since he had ...

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Society pays for dental mercury through additional costs, report suggests

WASHINGTON, D.C., Wash., USA: New research could revitalize the discussion about the use of amalgam fillings. According to a new study released by a broad ...

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Implant failure may be related to bisphosphonate use

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., USA: The results of a study conducted at the New York University College of Dentistry seem to confirm the hypothesis that the use of ...

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Interview: Maximum intervention with minimal invasion

Take less and achieve more. That could sum up the dentistry philosophy, both professional and financial, advocated by Graeme Milicich, BDS. The Hamilton, ...

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Implant failure may be related to bisphosphonate use

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., USA: Results derived from a study conducted at the University of New York College of Dentistry seem to confirm the assumption that the ...

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SunTech Custom Implant Abutments grow in popularity

According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 69 percent of adults ages 35 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth to an ...

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AGD urges Congress to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates

CHICAGO, IL, USA: The ABC program “World News With Diane Sawyer” recently aired a segment regarding the need to improve the oral health of ...

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Two recognized for excellence in dental education

BUFFALO, N.Y., USA: Two University at Buffalo innovators in dental medicine were recently honored by national organizations for their contributions to ...

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Airway Management establishes Dental Institute of Sleep Medicine

DALLAS, Texas, USA: Airway Management, Texas-based supplier of products for improving the health and quality of life for people who suffer from ...

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Oral cancer on the rise in the US; Americans unaware of major risk factors

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., USA: New research conducted on behalf of the Oral Cancer Foundation has found that many Americans are unaware of the fact that the ...

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AMD LASERS announces booth presence at CDA spring 2012 in Anaheim

Indianapolis, IN, USA: AMD LASERS, a global leader in affordable dental lasers and dental laser education, has announced a new booth presence at the ...

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People with straight teeth considered happier, healthier and smarter

SAN JOSE, Calif., USA: The alignment of teeth provokes assumptions regarding success, popularity, intelligence and general health, a recent perception study...

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California Dental Association Foundation funds community projects

Sacramento, Calif., USA: The California Dental Association Foundation has awarded grants to five nonprofit organizations to fund a wide variety of community...

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BIOLASE completes transaction with Henry Schein

IRVINE, Calif., USA: BIOLASE Technology, Californian-based dental laser manufacturer and distributor, has repurchased 159 of its Waterlase MD Turbo laser ...

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AGD supports effort to increase awareness of oral cancer

CHICAGO, IL, USA: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 30,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year, and ...

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Interview: ‘A single-cone, one-step obturation device’

NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: In an interview with Endo Tribune U.S. Edition, Emil Jachmann, CEO of Easy-Endo, a materials research company established to capitalize...

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