Rob Goszkowski[email protected]PediatricsIs toothpaste as good as varnish for white-spot lesions?The removal of orthodontic appliances can reveal corrected teeth but also white spot lesions (WSL). A study inspired by this occurrence tested WSL treatments and found that commercially available fluoride toothpaste performs as well as two commonly prescribed fluoride varnishes.March 26, 2012HomeGenomics to make dentistry more personalizedTAMPA, Fla. - The next paradigm for dental healthcare will be more personalized, and scientific advances such as genomics will lead the way, said the director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research at AADR.March 22, 2012ObesityStudy: Teeth erupt earlier in obese childrenChildhood obesity is known to have an impact on the development of youngsters, but what about their teeth? A new study in the journal Obesity found that teeth in obese children erupt sooner than in non-obese children, which could have implications for the timing of treatment.March 15, 2012RestorationsLithium disilicate FDPs fare well in 10-year studyThree-unit fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) made from monolithic lithium disilicate have survival rates similar to metal-ceramic FDPs and better survival rates than other all-ceramic materials, according to a new long-term study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.March 11, 2012PeriodonticsStart-up targets S. mutans with antimicrobial peptideC3 Jian, a California biotech company, wants to arm dentists with a "smart bomb" that could eliminate S. mutans bacteria in the oral cavities of their patients. And that's just the first step in the company's strategy to help dentists assess risk and prevent and manage caries.March 8, 2012RestorationsDrBicuspid.com Restoratives InsiderMarch 4, 2012PediatricsLeaders in Dentistry: Dr. Joel BergPediatric dentistry is taking on greater importance as practitioners begin to understand the need to educate parents about their kids' oral health at a very early age. We spoke with Dr. Joel Berg, chair of the department of pediatric dentistry at the University of Washington, to learn about advances in the field and how to reduce childhood caries.March 1, 2012Dental EducationUCLA Pipeline program opens doors for future dentistsWith the rising cost of dental school limiting opportunities for many young people, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Pipeline program is helping underprivileged students to take advantage of their gifts and interest in the profession.February 22, 2012PeriodonticsStart-up uses visible light to balance biofilm bacteriaThe average individual already counts a toothbrush and floss among their tools for maintaining a healthy mouth. PhotOral, a new company based in Lexington, MA, is hoping that its light-based intraoral device, which targets pathogenic oral bacteria, will be added to that list.February 14, 2012EndodonticsStudy compares shaping, cleaning ability of NiTi filesTwo single-file nickel-titanium (NiTi) endodontic systems -- one from Dentsply, the other from VDW -- have recently hit the market, but which one performs best when it comes to shaping ability and cleaning effectiveness in root canals with severe curves?February 7, 2012Previous PagePage 22 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
