When deciding whether to undergo a medical or dental procedure, patients tend to overestimate the benefits and underestimate the risks associated with treatment, exposing themselves to circumstances that could be detrimental to their…

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has welcomed its newest NIDCR Director’s Postdoctoral Fellowship to Enhance Diversity in Dental, Oral and Craniofacial research, biochemist Jason Collins, PhD. Under the…

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) are soliciting stakeholder input on the new Surgeon General’s report on oral health. A webinar will be held at 12 pm…

The New Haven Public Schools district in Connecticut may have landed on a solution to ensuring kids in underserved communities receive the quality dental  care they need, and attend class. The answer: bring the services to them.…

Postmenopausal women who have experienced tooth loss may be at increased risk of developing hypertension, according to a study in the American Journal of Hypertension. Reporting in the paper, “Association of Periodontal Disease and…

University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Oral Biology researchers have received six grants from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) totaling $6.6 million to study…

Anyone who has experienced xerostomia knows that it is frustrating, especially when relief products wear off quickly or are inconvenient to use. In addition to discomfort, the absence of saliva can lead to the development and progression of…

Wonder Z-Ring creates an even heat distribution across the firing tray which provides for perfectly glazed restorations regardless where they are placed on the tray. Kit includes: 1 adjustable radiant heat ring, 1 honeycomb firing tray with…

Owandy Radiology Inc, a global leader in the manufacture of dental radiology hardware and imaging software recently received FDA 510 (k) Clearance for its innovative 3-D wall-mounted panoramic digital radiography unit. When it comes to…

Futuredontics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dentsply Sirona, announced the launch of Dentistry.com in the United States. Positioned as "The New Patient Destination for Dentistry," Dentistry.com’s main purpose is to maximize practice…