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Bubbles Do the Hard Work in Ultrasonic Scaling

Ultrasonic scalers are effective tools in removing built-up plaque. Yet the formation of tiny...

Sir Richard Branson Joins SIROWORLD Speaker Lineup

Sir Richard Branson will deliver the keynote address at Dentsply Sirona’s SIROWORLD: the Ultimate...

Tooth Fossils Suggest a Simpler Evolutionary Path

While your dentist looks at your teeth for signs of decay, biologists are looking...

Darby and Dental Fix Rx Partner for Service and Repair

Darby Dental Supply, LLC, has announced a partnership with Dental Fix Rx to bring...

Two-Stage Injection Spares Pain for Pediatric Patients

When children go to the dentist, they’re often afraid of needles. A team of...

CDC Maps Out Sugary Beverage Consumption

Sweet beverages such as sodas and sports drinks account for a third of the...

Oral Bacteria Linked to Esophageal Cancer

Porphyromonas gingivalis, the bacteria responsible for gum disease, is present in 61% of patients...

Doctor Uses 3-D Printing to Rebuild a Chin

Shirley Anderson had to have his Adam’s apple and mandible both removed after his...

Iowa Faces a Shortage of Dentists

Oral care is getting hard to find in the Hawkeye State. The University of...

Aspen Dental Teams With Danica Patrick to Serve Veterans

The United States Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) does not provide dental benefits unless...