Rob Goszkowski[email protected]FluorideVA demonstrates fluoride's prevention valueThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has an expressed goal of decreasing the need for restorations among veterans. So in 2008, it began prescribing and providing fluoride treatment for at-risk subpopulations. But did it work? The results have been published in the current Journal of the American Dental Association.May 18, 2014HomeQuality assurance tests essential with digital radiographyThe incorporation of digital radiography into dental practices inevitably means that it must be subjected to quality assurance tests. A new paper has outlined several that can help maintain a high standard of care.May 14, 2014PediatricsU.S. Preventive Services reveals kids' caries guidelinesThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, made up of a panel of independent experts on preventive medicine, has released its recommendations for primary care providers on services that will prevent caries in children up to 5 years old.May 8, 2014Oral Bacteria'Oil pulling': Legit or another alternative medicine fad?Oil pulling, or rinsing with sesame or coconut oil, started showing up in newspapers, health blogs, and celebrity interviews with increasing frequency this year. There is plenty of enthusiasm and interest in Ayurveda, an ancient alternative medicine from India, but what does the data say about this particular practice?April 30, 20143D PrintingAccurate impressions for multiple implants solved?The tools at a dentist's disposal are lacking when it comes making accurate impressions of multiple implants. But researchers have combined stereophotogrammetric technology, used in topography and naval engineering, with currently available scanning methods for more-accurate results.April 28, 2014HomeNovel method corrects dental artifacts in PET/MRIDental artifacts are a significant problem for positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (PET/MRI) scans. But a new method using active shape models and landmarks has been successful in finding -- and correcting -- artifacts.April 22, 2014PediatricsCaries risk 3 times higher for kids with enamel hypoplasiaAn international team of researchers examined more than 1,700 Brazilian schoolchildren from different sociodemographic backgrounds to learn about the impact of developmental defects in enamel. The results could help spotlight patients who will need closer attention from clinicians early in life to help them maintain a healthy mouth.April 21, 2014CAD/CAMDrBicuspid.com Imaging & CAD/CAM InsiderApril 16, 2014Hygiene ToolsStudy puts 2 types of powered toothbrushes to the testConsumers are faced with a plethora of toothbrush choices, both manual and powered. Now a new study has compared two types of powered brushes -- an oscillating-rotating brush versus a sonic one -- and found a clear winner.April 16, 2014RestorationsBAG better than alumina to selectively remove compositeRotary instruments can damage enamel when it's time to remove a failing resin composite restoration -- but there's a better way. Researchers compared two air-abrasion powders to gauge their performance in selectively removing restorative material while leaving enamel unharmed.April 13, 2014Previous PagePage 4 of 32Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDental hygienist charged with using forged licensesA woman accused of practicing with bogus state dental hygienist licenses for more than four years has been charged, according to an affidavit.Immune SystemIs the hepatitis B vaccine linked to this painful oral condition?EndodonticsEndodontics may stress out dental studentsPractice Management SoftwareReimagining the digital future of dentistrySponsor ContentJoin Us
