ADA Reaffirms Its Support of Dental Amalgam in Response to Recent Study
The University of Georgia recently reported that amalgam restorations may significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body. However, the ADA has.
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Material Matches Conventional Composites in Bulk-Fill Applications
The Biomedical Research Group of Umeå University in Sweden has demonstrated that Dentsply Sirona’s SureFil SDR flow+ material can be used in bulk-fill.
- October 7, 2016
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Cochrane Review Calls “Drill and Fill” Ineffective
The “drill and fill” approach to combating poor oral health in children no longer works, according to Research Fellow Dr. Shalika Hegde of.
- October 4, 2016
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Amalgam Fillings May Raise Mercury Levels in the Body
Surface restorations comprising dental amalgam—a mixture of mercury, silver, tin, and other metals—significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, according to.
- October 3, 2016
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Using Protein to Fill Cavities Could Regenerate Dentin
Dentists today typically use amalgam or other artificial compounds to fill cavities. Anne George, PhD, MSc, of the University of Illinois at Chicago.
- September 27, 2016
- 1 minute read
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Master’s Program in Operative Dentistry Launches in Florida
The University of Florida College of Dentistry is launching a new graduate education program in its department of restorative sciences for general dentists.
- September 22, 2016
- 4 minutes read
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Clinic Opens in Nation with Just 5 Dentists
There are 1.2 million people in the Southeast Asian nation of East Timor, also known as Timor-Leste, with 5 dentists to serve them.
- September 1, 2016
- 4 minutes read
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Glass Ionomer Restorative Eliminates Steps for Faster Treatment
Patients who are prone to caries often can be the most restless, so speed is important in treating them. 3M’s fluoride-releasing Ketac Universal.
- August 31, 2016
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Volunteers Sail Into the Amazonian Jungle to Provide Dental Care
Though it’s home to more than 350,000 people, the city of Iquitos in the jungles of Peru can’t be reached by road or.
- July 27, 2016
- 1 minute read
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Integrating Dentistry, Lab Work, and Education in One Facility
Integration is a growing trend in dentistry, with many offices expanding to include multiple specialties. But integratedDENTAL in Woodbury, NY, takes full service.
- July 27, 2016
- 12 minutes read
