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Hawaii Leads Nation in Pediatric Tooth Decay

While pediatric tooth decay appears to be reaching epidemic proportions across the United States,...

Material Matches Conventional Composites in Bulk-Fill Applications

The Biomedical Research Group of Umeå University in Sweden has demonstrated that Dentsply Sirona’s...

Researchers Identify Genes That Cause Periodontal Disease

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report states that 47.2% of all American...

Dental Lab Tech Board Updates Practical Exams

The National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC) is updating its references...

Mouthguards May Improve Athletic Performance in Addition to Protecting Teeth

Mouthguards do more than protect an athlete’s teeth during the heat of competition. They...

Academy Releases Antibiotic Guidelines for Implant Patients

As medical experts around the world debate how to reduce the growing dependence on...

FDA Issues Warning on Homeopathic Teething Products

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets...

Biocompatible Material Enables 3-D Printed Bone Implants

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a 3-D printable ink for producing synthetic bone...

Cochrane Review Calls “Drill and Fill” Ineffective

The “drill and fill” approach to combating poor oral health in children no longer...

Tax on Sweetened Beverages Could Reduce Tooth Decay

As the rates of obesity and tooth decay continue to climb worldwide, many governments...