Saturday, August 08, 2009 - Researchers have outlined the acidic content of beverages, such as soda; lemon, grapefruit and orange juice; green and black tea; and revealed three steps to rehabilitate teeth that suffer from dental erosion as a result of the excessive consumption of these products.
Friday, July 31, 2009 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a final regulation classifying dental amalgam and its component parts -- elemental mercury and a powder alloy -- used in dental fillings. While elemental mercury has been associated with adverse health effects at high exposures, the levels released by dental amalgam fillings are not high enough to cause harm in patients.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - New, micro-images of strange, worm-like structures uncovered inside a dissected molar might have been held in ancient times as proof that gnawing tooth worms were the cause of tooth decay, a theory widely believed in many cultures before modern times. The structures are not worms, but what they are is still in question.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - Aloe vera tooth gel is intended, like toothpaste, to eliminate disease-causing bacteria in the mouth. The ability of aloe vera tooth gel to do that successfully has been a point of contention for some dental professionals. The study compared the germ-fighting ability of a gel to two commercially popular toothpastes and revealed that the tooth gel was just as effective -- in some cases more effective -- as the commercial brands at controlling cavity-causing organisms.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - Researchers have used pluripotent human embryonic stem cells to create three-dimensional tissues that mimic human skin and the oral mucosa.
Friday, August 07, 2009 - A cleaning and polishing paste in one, PerfectPearl prophy paste is formulated to break down as it cleans, from a coarse to a fine grit.
Saturday, August 08, 2009 - Digital out-of-home network NobelVision recently joined rVue, the DOOH search engine developed by Argo Digital Solutions, offering advertisers a unique and cost effective way to reach a captive audience in dental offices throughout North America.
Friday, August 07, 2009 - North Country Dental's staff sent a donation to Operation Smile and exemplified the true meaning of Christmas. The NCD staff donated the money traditionally used to buy and swap office holiday gifts.
Saturday, August 01, 2009 - Sleep apnea is a serious disorder affecting millions of Americans. CPAP, the Gold Standard of treatment for obstructive sleep apnea is rejected by a majority of patients.
Saturday, August 01, 2009 - Under a new collaboration with LifeLock, Inc., the leader in identity theft protection services, DentalPlans.com members will be eligible to receive LifeLock services at a discounted rate.
