Enamel Regeneration Mechanism Discovered
Ameloblasts, or enamel-forming cells, have limited capacity to regenerate.
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Endodontic Innovation Award Funds High-Tech Research Lab
The West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry has received a 50,000-dollar innovation award to build a state-of-the-art endodontic research lab.
Biolase Partners With IPG Medical to Develop New Dental Laser Applications
In an effort to provide a broader portfolio of laser-based solutions to dental practitioners, Biolase has entered into a development and distribution agreement with IPG Medical, a leader in optical fiber-based lasers.
Changing Care Models Stir Debate Among Clinicians
Beyond discussions of student loans and the generational characteristics of millennials, gen-Xers and
boomers, the authors on both sides agree that corporate dentistry will play a more prominent role in future
care.
GEDC Donates $58,000 across Organization’s Footprint
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI (Jan. 25, 2016) – Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) donated $58,000 to community organizations throughout the United States in its annual profit sharing fundraiser in support of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision…
Revenue Generated by Dental Organization on MLK Day to be Donated to Local Charity
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICH. (Jan. 13, 2016) – To show support of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision and dedication to community, Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) will once again donate five percent of the revenue generated through patient…
Do Americans or Brits Have Superior Oral Health?
While many American subscribe to the stereotype that the British traditionally have poor oral health — a notion reinforced by the Austin Powers film series about a fictional British spy with bad teeth — a study published in the British…
American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Anesthesia Guidelines
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a policy statement, “Critical Elements for the Pediatric Perioperative Anesthesia Environment,” that provides updated recommendations for children undergoing general anesthesia. Published in…
Study Underscores Consequences of Methamphetamine Use
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have released new findings that provide further evidence of the devastating effects of methamphetamine use on oral health. In what’s being described as the largest oral study…
Bluetooth Retainer May Improve Patient Compliance
A team from the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry has developed a prototype retainer that uses Bluetooth technology to help determine patients’ real-time use of orthodontic appliances. Called the SmartByte, it is…
