Laird Harrison[email protected]3D PrintingCould videotaping replace note taking?Now that we've dispensed with paper, perhaps the next technology to disappear will be writing itself. That's the futuristic possibility being offered in the present by Nizar Mansour, D.D.S., M.S., a Michigan dentist who develops technologies for dentists on the side.March 9, 2009Oral CancerMultispectral screening takes on oral cancerOne more knight has sallied forth against the biggest dragon in dentistry: oral cancer. Unlike its competitors, the new Identafi 3000 by Trimira uses three colors of light to detect the deadly disease.March 3, 2009RestorationsNew impression material chemistry toutedCHICAGO - Two new impression materials work better than competing products in the wet environment of the human mouth, their maker claimed in a press conference Friday at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.February 26, 2009Federally Qualified Health CenterNew law expands U.S. government role in dentistryAn expansion of the Children's Health Insurance Program will pour millions of federal dollars into oral healthcare for children. But along with the money comes new government scrutiny of dental care -- which could open the door to superhygienists.February 24, 2009Invisible AlignersChallenger sues Align over patentClearCorrect, which makes a clear orthodontic aligner, is suing to prevent Align Technology from claiming an infringement of its patents on Invisalign.February 19, 2009PediatricsSedated boy becomes YouTube star"Is this going to be forever?" asks 7-year-old David Alejandro DeVore. It's a good question. David has achieved immortality of a sort, thanks to a video clip of his sedation-induced confusion following oral surgery.February 9, 2009EndodonticsEndo vs. implant battle heats upWhich is better, an implant or root canal therapy? After publishing a study that shows root-canal-treated teeth last longer, endodontists are now claiming that these teeth also chew better than implants. Implant experts beg to differ.February 4, 2009Invisible AlignersStudy finds Invisalign only 41% effectiveWant to work with Invisalign? At first glance it all seems ... clear. Most orthodontic patients prefer a smile full of translucent plastic to the glint of metal. But can it take the place of braces?January 28, 2009Orofacial PainStudy finds chilling better than topical anestheticIf you twist your ankle or bump your head, you apply ice to numb the pain. And parents have long frozen their babies' teething rings. So why not try the same approach before an injection?January 25, 2009Oral CancerDentists' role in Sjögren's debatedThe average Sjögren's syndrome patient suffers for seven years before anyone figures out what's wrong. Part of the problem may be that too many dentists know too little about Sjögren's. Another part may be that experts disagree on the role general dentists should play in its treatment.January 21, 2009Previous PagePage 13 of 24Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesAir embolism during routine dental care leads to woman’s deathA woman died hours after developing an air embolism during a routine dental restoration procedure, according to a case report.PeriodonticsGum disease may be an independent risk factor for strokePatient CommunicationDr. Roger Levin on the customer experience revolution in dentistryRestorationsWhy every dentist needs a reliable glass ionomer in their toolkitLegal IssuesDSO-linked firm, more agree to settle fraud allegations
