Rabia Mughal[email protected]HomeTexas cracks down on unlicensed dental practitionersA steady stream of complaints about unlicensed dental operations has authorities across the U.S. cracking down on these illegal practices. Last year New Jersey officials arrested 10 so-called dentists. Now Texas is taking similar action.May 20, 2010Whitening7-year study aims to identify TMJD biomarkersPatients who suffer from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD) are more sensitive to pain than healthy people, according to preliminary results from a multiyear, $19 million study designed to help determine predictors and causes of the condition.May 13, 2010Smile DesignResin composites don't match well with Vita shade guideGood shade matching is tricky enough with porcelain, but a good shade match with composite materials can be an even bigger challenge. Now a new study has found that composite shades do not match well to the Vita shade guide tabs.May 6, 2010WhiteningDrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry InsiderMay 5, 2010DenturesAllcare faces lawsuit over 'defective' denturesA West Virginia woman who claims she received defective and ill-fitting dentures from Allcare Dental & Dentures is suing the company for breach of contract and breach of implied warranty.April 27, 2010WhiteningAlign drops annual case requirement for Invisalign providersReversing a controversial policy put into effect last year, Align Technology announced Thursday that, effective immediately, it will no longer require all dentists who want to be active Invisalign providers to start at least 10 Invisalign cases annually.April 21, 2010Oral CancerClinical impressions of oral lesions not always reliableDental practitioners should not rely solely on clinical impressions when looking at potentially cancerous oral lesions, according to a new study presented at the recent American Association for Dental Research meeting.April 21, 2010WhiteningCan too much hydrogen peroxide harm tooth enamel?Multiple applications of a 38% hydrogen peroxide in-office whitening agent does not alter enamel surface roughness, according to a study conducted at the University of Trieste and published in this month's Journal of the American Dental Association.April 13, 2010Dental EducationU.S. OMS programs not producing enough researchMany oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) programs in the U.S. do not require residents to do research even though program directors believe in its importance, according to a study by Virginia Commonwealth University.April 6, 2010Smile DesignThe dos and don'ts of effective shade matchingUsing 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, 2010Previous PagePage 21 of 34Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesFormer orthodontist arrested for child exploitation againA former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.PeriodonticsThyroid hormone levels may predict gum diseaseDental HygieneRevolutionizing implant maintenance in dental hygienePatient CommunicationThe 80/20 rule of communication in the dental officePatient CommunicationDo’s and don’ts for making a great 1st impression
