Industry News

Pediatric Tooth Decay Declining in England

The levels of tooth decay in 5-year-old children are continuing on a steady decline,...

OSHA Issues Direct Final Rule on Beryllium

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a direct final rule (DFR)...

Does Diabetes Increase the Risk of Periodontitis?

The literature is conflicting on the association between diabetes and periodontitis. A systematic review...

Glidewell Dental Symposium Scheduled for October

The Glidewell Dental Symposium has been scheduled for October 19-20, 2018, at the Gaylord...

Arizona Passes Dental Therapy Legislation

Arizona governor Doug Ducey signed HB2235 into law on May 16, creating the licensing...

Titanium Implant Alternative Uses the Patient’s Own Dentin

Rutgers University TechAdvance has awarded a $100,000 grant to resident Amir Fakhrzadeh, DMD, of...

NYU Offers Screenings and Education for Kids Entering Foster Care

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is partnering with the New York University (NYU)...

Johnson Named VP at Delta Dental of Minnesota

Delta Dental of Minnesota has named Mary Johnson, DDS, its vice president of dental...

High Ambient Oxygen Levels Present Combustion Risks

The use of anesthesia is not unusual during oral surgery, and the risk of...

Oral Care for the Elderly Called a “Major” Public Health Problem

Urgent attention needs to be paid to the oral health of frail, older New...