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Most Older Americans Lack Dental Insurance and Oral Healthcare

Only 12% of older Americans have some form of dental insurance and fewer than...

Dentist Involved in VA Infection Risk Resigns

The Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center in Tomah, Wis, is notifying 592 veterans that...

Holiday Vices May Lead to Bruxism

The holidays are coming. And the bad habits that accompany many celebrations may lead...

About a Third of American Adults Skip Dental Care Due to Costs

While more Americans now have health insurance, cost remains a particular barrier to oral...

Black Raspberries May Inhibit Oral Cancer

Black raspberries are rich in fiber, vitamins, and phytochemicals. And in a recent study...

Ivoclar Vivadent Updates IPS e.max Lithium Disilicate

More than 10 years ago, Ivoclar Vivadent introduced the IPS e.max system with lithium...

AACD Seeking Nominations for Evy Awards

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) is seeking nominations for its annual Celebration...

Long-Term Care Patients Refuse Dental Treatment

Nearly 90% of patients at long-term care facilities don’t take advantage of dental services,...

Toolkit Improves Antibiotic Stewardship

As antimicrobial resistance becomes a global danger, many leading medical organizations are responding with...

3M Scanner Now Connects to Dentrix

Dentists who use 3M’s True Definition Scanner now can place a record of their...