restorations

Amalgam Fillings May Raise Mercury Levels in the Body

Surface restorations comprising dental amalgam—a mixture of mercury, silver, tin, and other metals—significantly contribute...

Using Protein to Fill Cavities Could Regenerate Dentin

Dentists today typically use amalgam or other artificial compounds to fill cavities. Anne George,...

Master’s Program in Operative Dentistry Launches in Florida

The University of Florida College of Dentistry is launching a new graduate education program...

Clinic Opens in Nation with Just 5 Dentists

There are 1.2 million people in the Southeast Asian nation of East Timor, also...

Glass Ionomer Restorative Eliminates Steps for Faster Treatment

Patients who are prone to caries often can be the most restless, so speed...

Volunteers Sail Into the Amazonian Jungle to Provide Dental Care

Though it’s home to more than 350,000 people, the city of Iquitos in the...

Integrating Dentistry, Lab Work, and Education in One Facility

Integration is a growing trend in dentistry, with many offices expanding to include multiple...

Adhesive Curtails Infections, Inhibits Decay, and Extends Restoration

CuRE Innovations LLC, a startup founded to develop dental materials invented by faculty at...

Biomaterial Fillings Repair and Regenerate Dentin

Imagine fillings that do more than plug a hole. Instead, they also could help...

Restorations May Lack Consistent Regulation

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began regulating medical dental devices in 1994. For...