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Tooth Decay Continues to Plague Children Down Under

Pediatric tooth decay is reaching epidemic proportions in the Australian state of Victoria. According...

Nanoparticles Help Fillings Fight Bacteria and Improve Durability

Fillings can stop caries in the short term. But there are long-term risks as...

Europe Votes to Phase Out Mercury in Dental Amalgam

The European Parliament has adopted legislation that will restrict the use of mercury, further...

Resin Restorations Provide Alternatives to Drilling and Filling

When patients present with a cavity in between their teeth, dentists typically have to...

Resin Sealings Delay and Replace Fillings in Caries Treatment

Anesthesia and fillings are routine in dentistry now, but that soon may change. The...

Dental School Expands Clinical Operation Into Southeast Kentucky

The residents of southeastern Kentucky, including many people who live in the Appalachian Mountains,...

Volunteers Treat Thousands for Free in California

Dentists and dental team members provided nearly $1.8 million in free oral healthcare services...

Remineralizing Material Boosts Toothpaste and Restorations

Now launching in India, Elsenz toothpaste replaces minerals lost from tooth enamel, prevents decay,...

Volunteer Registration Opens for Give Kids A Smile 2017

Henry Schein Inc. is looking for dentists and other oral health professionals to mark...

ADA Reaffirms Its Support of Dental Amalgam in Response to Recent Study

The University of Georgia recently reported that amalgam restorations may significantly contribute to prolonged...