Industry News

Lifestyles and Genetics, Not Materials, Lead to Filling Failures

People who drink alcohol and men who smoke are more likely to experience failed...

Composite Innovator Dr. Paul Belvedere Passes Away

The dental community has lost one of its leaders as Paul Belvedere, DDS, died...

AACD Launches Cosmetic Dentistry Survey

Where is the cosmetic dentistry profession headed? To answer that question, the American Academy...

Researchers Identify Mechanics Behind Oral Thrush Infections

An international team co-led by researchers at King’s College London and the University of...

Study Reveals How Caries-Causing Bacteria Survive in Dental Plaque

Extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) play a central role in the survival capabilities of caries-causing bacteria...

Children of Purple Heart Recipients to Get Free Orthodontics

The Georgia School of Orthodontics (GSO) has partnered with the Georgia Dental Association Foundation...

Oral Bacteria Linked with Atherosclerosis

For a long time, doctors have assumed that the lipids that cause atherosclerosis came...

Nearly Half of Adults Miss a Quarter of Their Teeth When They Brush

Oral hygiene is essential to oral health. But brushing twice a day as recommended...

New Technique Simplifies Bone Graft Procedures

Clinicians perform bone grafts after tooth extractions to preserve the integrity of the jawbone....

Online Auction to Benefit Children Open Through November 15

As families continue to face difficulties in accessing oral healthcare, America’s ToothFairy is stepping...