Colgate-Palmolive’s Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Colgate-Palmolive is hosting community activities, and providing support and assistance to the dental community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 2020 Product Spotlights
Ortek
Now you can instantly detect early occlusal cavitated lesions that often go untreated and conserve tooth structure. The breakthrough ECD measures the electrical conductance of enamel and demonstrated 100% sensitivity and 93%…
Immune-Regulating Drug Improves Gum Disease in Mice
The immune-suppressing drug used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients, rapamycin, has been reported to reduce bone loss, inflammation and changes to oral bacteria in older mice with periodontal disease, according to a recent…
Study: Antibiotics May Increase Risk for Opioid Abuse
A study published in eNeuro suggests taking antibiotics with opioids may increase the risk of opioid abuse.
William Giannobile Named Harvard Dental School Dean
William V. Giannobile, DDS, MS, DMSc, a renowned scholar in oral regenerative medicine, has been named dean of Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Keck Foundation Gift to USC to Speed Public Health and Research on COVID-19
A $4 million gift from the W. M. Keck Foundation will help scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC explore how the new coronavirus is transmitted, develop treatments, and work with public health officials to curtail its spread.
Artificial Intelligence Offers New Way to Locate Mandibular Canals
Researchers at the Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence, Tampere University Hospital, Planmeca Oy, and the Alan Turing Institute are using artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately identify the location of mandibular canals.
Nanocomposite Mouthguard Detects Early Signs of Caries Lesions
A newly developed mouthguard may help detect the early signs of caries and periodontitis, according to a team of Chinese researchers.
DeVos Releases $3 billion to Governors for States
The Department of Education (ED) has released $3 billion in funding to states to address the unmet needs of the educational community caused by COVID-19 disruptions
‘Posts for My Patients’ Social Media Campaign Connects Dentists to Patients
Dentists and their staff can stay in contact with their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic through the social media-based campaign, “Posts For My Patients.”
