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3D Printer Resins for Dental Devices May Pose Risks for Reproductive Health

Two commercially available 3D-printable resins marketed as biocompatible for use in dental applications readily...

Bamboo Toothbrushes Aren’t the Most Environmentally Friendly Option

Bamboo toothbrushes aren’t the most sustainable option for oral hygiene, according to researchers at...

Dental Students Go Green by Designing Metal Saliva Ejectors

Dentists need to throw away dental saliva ejectors after just one use as part...

Cellulose Alternatives to Plastic Microbeads Developed

The Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015 banned the use of plastic microbeads in toothpastes...

Plastic Mixed with Bone Powder for 3-D Printed Replacement Bones

When surgeons need to replace bone in the head or face, they typically remove...

Tongue Piercings Worse With Metal

While metal tongue studs may have more flash than piercings made of plastic, a...