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Top Dental News
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Drug in dental trials called 'better than morphine'
 Imagine a drug that has 30 times as much pain-relieving power as morphine but that doesn't addict patients. That's what researchers hope they've found in buprenorphine. And two recent studies have brought the drug closer to the dental office. More»» |
Fla. battle over advertising of dental credentials isn't over
 The state of Florida will reimburse the American Academy of Implant Dentistry $725,000 for legal costs stemming from a lawsuit over dentists' rights to advertise their dental credentials. But a new rule being crafted by the state dental board may make the original court ruling moot. More»» |
CAD/CAM advances enable customized restorations
 CAD/CAM software that enables dentists to design and fabricate inlays, onlays, crowns, veneers, bridges, and more by using a patient's intact tooth morphology rather than stock images is making its way into the dental office. More»» |
Researchers: Don't touch that carious dentin
 WASHINGTON, DC - Contrary to decades of tradition, dentists should leave carious dentin untouched in many lesions, researchers said Wednesday at the American Association for Dental Research annual meeting. More»» |
Colo. dental school may face $10 million lawsuit
 A claim filed on behalf of a severely developmentally disabled woman alleges that the extraction of 13 teeth at the University of Colorado Denver School of Dental Medicine was done without appropriate supervision and consent. More»» |
Are short implants getting the short shrift?
 In a lecture at the recent Yankee Dental Congress, a Harvard University professor urged his audience to consider evidence he says shows that short, wide implants are superior to their long, skinny counterparts. More»» |
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Second Opinion
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Athletes have helped legitimize the relationship between mouthguards and performance. Maybe the dental community should begin rethinking some other concepts, too. 
My hygienist confronted me in last week's staff meeting -- and she was right. 
Chicago Midwinter Meeting is like a breath of fresh air -- despite being held in February! 
Yes, Yelp can sometimes backfire. Here's a strategy to ensure you stay on its good side. |
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Ask Marty
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Q: Does the STA machine really make injections easier?
A: The STA from Milestone Scientific stands for single tooth anesthesia, but in reality this device can be used for almost every type of injection. More»»
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