Industry News

Directa Dental Group Acquires Parkell Inc.

Directa Dental Group, which manufactures dental consumables and materials, has acquired Parkell Inc, which...

Using Protein to Fill Cavities Could Regenerate Dentin

Dentists today typically use amalgam or other artificial compounds to fill cavities. Anne George,...

Novel Sippy Cup Could Save Infants’ Lives in Developing Countries

Starvation is a real threat for many infants who cannot breastfeed in the developing...

Staying Up Late Can Give Kids Cavities

Adolescents who stay up late are almost 4 times as likely to suffer from...

Obsidian to Replace Feldspathic Porcelain in Glidewell PFM Cases

Glidewell Laboratories will cease production of its conventional feldspathic PFMs effectively on October 1....

Safety Foundation Receives Grant to Support Dental Assistants

Dental assistants can play a greater role in ensuring the safety of the clinical...

100 Million Opioids Go Unused After Tooth Extractions

More than half of the opioids prescribed to patients after the extractions of wisdom...

Imaging Technology Spots Caries 2 Days After They Start

Dentists rely on x-ray imaging and visual inspection to detect caries. However, x-rays can’t...

Oral Care Essential to Physical and Mental Functionality in Old Age

Older adults with significant tooth loss are less functional, both physically and cognitively, than...

3M Donates 3,000 Sealant Kits to Give Kids a Smile

3M will donate 3,000 introductory sealant kits to the ADA Foundation to use during...