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ADEAGies Foundation Salutes Innovators

The ADEAGies Foundation has announced the winners of its 2016 William J. Gies Awards...

Bluetooth Retainer Reports Usage to Orthodontists

Retainers can be effective in orthodontia—if patients use them properly, of course. And how...

Pain Levels Before and After Root Canals Are Related

Patients and dentists alike expect pain after root canal procedures. The level of that...

Only About Half of All Dentists Use Dental Dams in Every Root Canal

Though it is considered the standard of care, only 47% of dentists always use...

Study Says Patient Safety Needs More Research

Effective safety protocols require more investigation, according to the University of Manchester in the...

How Does Your State’s Oral Health Stack Up?

The ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) has published “The Oral Health Care System: A...

UnitedHealthcare Tops Customer Satisfaction Survey

Who offers the best dental insurance plan? According to J. D. Power, UnitedHealthcare does....

Oral Surveillance to Monitor 6,000 Kids

Proper oral hygiene begins in childhood, developing habits—and teeth—that last a lifetime. That’s why...

Preventative Plan Reduces Fillings By 50 Percent

There’s good news in caries treatment from Down Under. Researchers from the University of...

Less Vitamin B12 Means More Periodontitis

Vitamin B12 is essential in ensuring the normal function of the brain and nervous...