Nanocoating Designed to Prevent Peri-Implantitis
Researchers have developed a nanocoating for titanium alloy dental implants that’s designed to decrease the incidence of peri-implantitis — a chief cause of implant failure.
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Special Partnership Develops Strategic Plan to Support Children’s Oral Health
The San Francisco Health Improvement Partnership, which includes the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), published a paper in Preventing Chronic Disease that demonstrates through the efforts of a coalition of community partners,…
Dentists Generally in Compliance With Prophylaxis Guidelines
Investigators report that dentists and oral surgeons are largely in compliance with American Heart Association (AHA) 2007 guidelines that only patients with cardiac conditions who are at moderate to high risk of developing infective…
Grant Supports Development of Antibacterial Restoratives
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded Louisiana State University Health New Orleans’ School of Dentistry a $2.5 million grant to develop stronger dental restorative materials.
Update on Composite Restorative Materials
Providing patients a functional, esthetic and long-lasting restoration is every clinician’s objective when placing direct composite resins.
Dental Associations Collaborate on Future Joint Meetings
Five dental organizations have joined forces to create more impactful dental meetings for attendees and exhibitors by hosting joint meetings in 2019 and 2020.
Ransomware Attacks on the Health Care Sector Are of Growing Concern
Dental practices are advised to implement stronger defenses against hackers, as ransomware attacks more than quadrupled in 2016.
Periodontal Disease May Increase Risk of Death in Older Women
Periodontal disease may raise the risk of death in postmenopausal women, but not the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a paper in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Oral Care Might Reduce Costs for Heart Disease
Behind efforts to transform the U.S. health system is a serious concern from policymakers, insurers and providers that the current rate of spending increases is unsustainable.
