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MTA Proves Cost-Effective In Direct Pulp Capping

Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and calcium hydroxide (CH) both can be used for direct...

HPV-Positive Cancer Patients Need Less Chemo And Radiation

Researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have found...

Nanodiamonds Improve Root Canal Therapy

Gutta-percha may be used to fill in the empty space after inflamed pulp is...

California Increases Licensure Fee Cap

Governor Jerry Brown of California has signed a bill that increases the cap on...

Dental Student Detects A-Fib

Jack Morris, a 59-year-old patient, has been receiving oral health care at the University...

Webinar Spotlights Online Marketing Strategies

Who turns to the Yellow Pages anymore? When patients look for a new dentist,...

Alveolar Nerve Measured for Safer Prosthetic Procedures

Dentists typically treat edentulous patients via a complete implant-supported prosthetic with distal extension. The...

Researchers Study Fish to Regenerate Teeth

When a fish loses a tooth, a new one grows in. But human beings...

Xylitol Shows No Positive Effect on Orthodontic Patients

The effects of added sugar in food on tooth decay are well known, prompting...

SDF Alternatives Examined for Treating Childhood Caries

Research has shown that the application of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is effective...