Dental Specialties: Page 850

The dos and don'ts of effective shade matching

By Rabia Mughal

Using daylight for shade matching may not always be the best option. And as for that blue card you use for eye relaxation, it may be time to rethink it. These are a few tips from Thomas Ziemiecki, D.D.S., an associate professor of prosthodontics at the University of North Carolina.

March 28, 2010

Jaw bone plays key role in appearance over time

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

It may take more than a skin-tightening facelift to restore a youthful look. Significant changes in facial bones -- particularly the jaw bone -- occur as people get older and contribute to an aging appearance, according to new research.

March 25, 2010

Study finds dental bib chain contamination

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental bib chains and clips harbor possibly dangerous pathogens, according to a study conducted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry.

March 25, 2010

ADA questions healthcare reform's pediatric benefit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new mandate to extend dental benefits to children may not make much difference, the ADA said in a news brief explaining its position on the healthcare reform bill signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23.

March 25, 2010

Zeodent dental silicas certified as organic

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ecocert, a European organic certification agency, has certified 17 of Huber Engineered Materials' Zeodent dental silica products, meaning that the products conform to the Natural and Organic Cosmetics Standards for raw materials.

March 25, 2010

Milestone Scientific gears up to launch products in China

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Milestone Scientific is moving forward with several new business opportunities designed to establish its product line in China, the company announced.

March 25, 2010

Performance Healthcare launches antimicrobial scrubs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Performance Healthcare Products has launched a line of "high-performance" scrubs for the dental, medical, and veterinary industries. The product was developed with input from professional nurses, resulting in a scrub that combines comfort and function into a fashionable and durable garment, the company said.

March 25, 2010

How effective are self-adhesive composites?

By Laird Harrison

For decades, dental adhesive companies have been squeezing more and more chemistry into fewer and fewer bottles. Now they're down to no bottles at all. That's right: You can apply etchant, primer, adhesive, and restoration all in one step. But does it work?

March 25, 2010

Study: Playing video games can lead to caries

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Teenagers who spend a lot of time playing video games often consume sugary snacks and drinks while playing, thus are more likely to develop caries than those with active lifestyles, according to research presented at the recent American Association for Dental Research conference.

March 24, 2010

Tom's of Maine gives $100K to dental clinics

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Tom's of Maine will donate $20,000 each to five dental clinics around the U.S. as part of its Dental Health for All program, the company announced March 25.

March 24, 2010

AAE promotes Root Canal Awareness Week

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

With more than 15 million root canals performed in the U.S. annually, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is using Root Canal Awareness Week, March 28 through April 3, to remind dental patients of the special training endodontists receive for this complex dental treatment.

March 24, 2010

Which removable retainers ensure patient compliance?

By Rabia Mughal

A combination of vacuum-form retainers and a Hawley appliance may enhance long-term compliance with orthodontic retainers, according to a study presented at the recent American Association for Dental Research meeting in Washington, DC.

March 24, 2010

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