Will California ACT 1519 Stop DTC Aligners?
ACT 1519 was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on October 15. The following is an open letter from StraightSmile Solutions.
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UF College of Dentistry Ranks No. 5 in NIH Research Funding
The University of Florida Health College of Dentistry research enterprise ranks fifth nationally for a second straight year among all U.S. dental schools in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, with $11.2 million awarded through the…
American Association of Endodontists Launches Advocacy Action Center
A new web-based advocacy center created by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has been founded to help amplify the voice of endodontists.
Neocis Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of Additional Drill for Use with Yomi
Neocis Inc, an innovator in dental implant surgery using advanced robotics, has announced a 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new dental drill for use with Yomi.
American Dental Association Statement on Vaping
In light of recent reports of vaping-related injuries and deaths, the American Dental Association (ADA) wishes to express its opposition to any use of oral tobacco, including vaping nicotine from e-cigarettes, and urges people using any…
Concerned Wisconsin Dentists Circulate Petition to the State’s Dentistry Examining Board
An informal group of Wisconsin dentists is petitioning the Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board to carefully consider a proposal that would raise the cost of dental treatments using oral sedation without providing patients any additional…
Patients Have Limited Knowledge About Associations Between Osteoporosis and Oral health
A study published in the October issue of JADA reports patients with osteoporosis may have limited knowledge about the associations between osteoporosis and oral health.
Engagement May Protect Against Dental Burnout
Earlier this year, the American Dental Association (ADA) Practice Institute held its first conference specifically on battling burnout in dentistry.
Continuing Education Article Focuses on Tooth Bleaching Technology
Given demand for esthetic procedures, identifying effective and case-appropriate tooth whitening technologies can help patients achieve their whitest smiles.
Safety Symposium Slated for Chicago
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry will host a safety symposium on “Hidden Threats and Safe Practices: Steps to Creating a Safe Dental Home,” November 8–9, 2019 in Chicago.
