Rob Goszkowski[email protected]RestorationsNovel resins could reduce shrinkage, toughen compositesA biomedical materials company has created a line of resins that could boost the toughness of composites while reducing volumetric shrinkage and increasing conversion. Researchers presented details about their unique material at the recent American Academy for Dental Research meeting.May 23, 2012Orofacial PainDrugmaker discontinues pediatric oral sedativeDentists who use chloral hydrate oral solution to sedate pediatric patients will have to find another means of getting them to cooperate. The only manufacturer of the palatable, oral solution version of the drug has ceased production.May 15, 2012RestorationsBioactive fillings could be a game changerA new type of restorative material that uses antibacterial properties in conjunction with remineralizing nanotechnology could virtually eliminate one of the biggest problems in dentistry: recurrent caries resulting in failed restorations.May 10, 2012RestorationsDentistry lacks consistency in restoration decision-makingDentists who recommend repairing restorations tend to treat primary caries at a later stage, and those who aggressively treat them replace restorations more frequently, according to a study presented at the recent American Academy for Dental Research annual meeting.May 6, 2012Dental EducationFellowship program grooms next-gen dental researchersFor 40 years, the highly competitive University of Minnesota School of Dentistry's Summer Dental Research Fellowship has selected motivated students to participate in research projects.May 2, 2012Regulatory UpdatesAAID sues Texas dental board over advertising restrictionsCiting precedents in Florida and California, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) has filed a lawsuit against the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners aimed at overturning a stated regulation that restricts dentists from advertising AAID credentials in implant dentistry.May 1, 2012RestorationsDrBicuspid.com Restoratives InsiderApril 29, 2012RestorationsClearfil SE, OptiBond perform well in comparison studyTwo studies comparing bond strengths of dental adhesives on enamel and dentin found that Clearfil SE Protect Bond performed best in enamel strength testing, while the 5th and 6th generations of OptiBond performed the best in dentin bond strength testing.April 25, 2012Orofacial PainDemand for dentist anesthesiologists on the riseThere is a growing demand for dentist anesthesiologists to treat pediatric patients but a lack of available practitioners able to meet it in every region of the U.S., according to a study in Anesthesiology Progress.April 15, 2012RestorationsNew BPA-free restorative matches competition's strengthA California company has created an experimental crown and bridge restorative material that is free of bisphenol A (BPA) and performed well when compared to two currently available commercial products in strength testing.April 3, 2012Previous PagePage 21 of 32Next PageTop StoriesAntibioticsOral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infectionA common antibiotic-associated infection may be linked to oral mucositis, according to a large study.CardiovascularGum disease may increase risk of CKM syndromeSmile DesignClinical tip: What you should know about using a barium guide in your dental practiceOffice ManagementThe dental office manager's guide to a burnout-free practicePatient CommunicationThe U.S. may be suffocating with dental fear
