FDA OKs Vivos' daytime-nighttime OSA device January 4, 2023 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave 510(k) clearance to Vivos Therapeutics' daytime-nighttime device for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).Read More
Composite material good for repairing cuspal defects December 23, 2022 -- Composite material is suitable for repairing and replacing cuspal defects, according to research published December 20 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.Read More
8 dental industry leaders share predictions for 2023 December 20, 2022 -- Eight leaders and executives in the dental industry shared their predictions for dentistry in 2023. Leading ideas include a continued adoption of artificial intelligence to drive better patient outcomes and a renewed focus on the patient experience to justify rising costs.Read More
Rheumatoid arthritis tied to more dental disorders December 20, 2022 -- Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) show elevated frequency of dental visits, but also an increased incidence of dental disorders, according to a study published December 15 in BMC Oral Health. The disorders include dental caries, pulpitis, gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral ulceration.Read More
Planmeca unveils milling unit for dental labs December 20, 2022 -- Planmeca has launched PlanMill 60 S, a 5-axis milling unit geared toward dental laboratories and technicians, as well as dentists seeking to produce more-advanced dental restorations and applications at their practice.Read More
Rutgers dentist offers primer on avoiding "wine teeth" December 19, 2022 -- A dentist who heads the faculty practice of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine is offering tips on how to avoid "wine teeth" -- that is, staining caused by red wine -- this holiday season.Read More
Now trending: Oral piercings and gems December 12, 2022 -- Dentists are warning against a popular trend among young adults: oral piercings and gems. The trend may pose serious damage to one's oral health, according to a commentary published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.Read More
Cloud 9's ToothFairy rebranded as Cloud 9 Ignite December 12, 2022 -- Cloud-based dental practice management system provider Cloud 9 Software has rebranded ToothFairy, its recently acquired customer experience management software, as Cloud 9 Ignite.Read More
Study finds SDF safe and effective on kids' teeth
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) was found to be safe and 100% effective in stopping active caries in primary teeth of at-risk children and was also well-accepted by their parents in a new study, published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry. Read more.