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Researchers Find That Freshwater Crayfish Have Enamel Similar to Humans'

A team of Israeli and German scientists from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces has found an enamel-like layer in the mandibles of freshwater crayfish, according to an article in Nature

Troubleshooting Orthodontic Treatment: Recognizing and Controlling Destructive Habits

Part 1: Recognizing and controlling destructive habits

Clinical Tips

Retainers, interproximal enamel recontouring, and the V-bend technique

ADA Council Sees No Cause-and-Effect Relationship Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease or Stroke

The American Dental Association (ADA)Council on Scientific Affairs has agreed with the conclusions of arecent report that current scientific evidence does not establish adirect cause-and-effect relationship between gum disease and heartdisease or

Orthodontist to Present 3D Data on Jaw Growth

Bryon Viechnicki, DMD, MS, Bethlehem, Pa, will soon present new research showing the uniqueness in lower jaw growth using 3D technology. The research will be presented at the International Association of Dental Research General Session in Iguacu

Researchers Find That CBCT Use Increases Orthodontists' Confidence About Diagnoses

Orthodontists using cone-beam CT (CBCT) exhibited greater confidencein making pretreatment diagnosis and treatment planning decisions,according to a recent presentation by researchers at UCLA at the American Association for Dental Research annual

Study Finds Invisalign More Profitable Than Conventional Braces in Class I Cases

A new study has found that, while Invisalign clear plastic alignerscost more in materials than conventional edgewise braces, they requirefewer patient visits and a shorter duration of treatment. Thefindingswere presented at the recent American

Study Looks at Self-Ligating Versus Conventional Brackets

A new studyfrom researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University has found that themajority of orthodontists (73%) responding to a survey have been usingself-ligating brackets (SLBs) for 2 to 10 years, and most respondents(76%) became comfortable

Propel Orthodontics Launches Clinical Evaluation of Micro-Osteoperforation

Propel Orthodontics,Tarrytown, NY, recently began a paid clinical evaluation for itsPropel System, a micro-invasive procedure performed by orthodontiststhat aims to reduce teeth movement time. The procedure, calledMicro-Osteoperforation,

DentalEZ Introduces a New Product Information App

DentalEZ Group,Malvern, Pa, recently introduced its Group Sales Tools app for theiPhone and iPad. The app is for orthodontic professionals who areinterested in more information about DentalEZ products and services. Itprovides access to

Championing Early Treatment

For Marcel Korn, DMD, redirecting eruption is about orthodontists being doctors, not just mechanics.

Debonding as a Marketing Tool

A healthy combination of clinical excellence and post-debonding practice-growth strategies turn former patients into walking testimonials for your practice. William Hyman, DDS, MS, shares his tips on the clinical side of debonding, and his wife and

80% of Saudi Children Need Orthodontic Treatment

Figures released by the Saudi Orthodontic Societyshow that there is a high need for braces in the country. The figuresreveal that up to 80% of children in Saudi Arabia need braces, accordingto an article at the Cosmetic Dentistry Guide Web

CDA Highlights the Link Between Good Oral and Heart Health

As part of February's American Heart Month, the California Dental Association (CDA) is raising awareness to the association between oral health and heart health.Studies have shown an association between periodontal diseases and cardiovascular

After the Braces Come Off

For many orthodontic patients, the most important day of treatment is debonding day. But once the brackets are off, there's still work to be done. Here's a quick guide to clinical and promotional protocols.Remove Band CementA sharp scaler is the

NYU Study Finds that Blood from Periodontal Disease Can Be Used to Screen for Diabetes

Oral blood samples drawn from deep pockets of periodontal inflammation can be used to measure hemoglobin A1c, an important gauge of a patient's diabetes status, an NYU nursing-dental research team has found. Hemoglobin A1c blood glucose

New Report Outlines Key Elements for Improving Oral Health Care

A new report, funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the DentaQuest Institute,outlines an approach to expand efforts to make the oral health caredelivery system accountable for quality and access. Although qualityimprovement in oral health lags

Propel Orthodontics Begins Clinical Evaluation of its Micro-Osteoperforation Procedure

Propel Orthodontics, Tarrytown, NY, has begun a clinic evaluation of its Propel System procedure.The Propel System is a micro-invasive procedure, calledMicro-Osteoperforation, designed to reduce the time required for toothmovement.

Manhattan Tobacco Cessation Program Releases a Tobacco Treatment Toolkit for Dental Providers

The Manhattan Tobacco Cessation Program (MTCP) at the New York University School of Medicine (NYUSM) has released Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: A Toolkit for Dental Providers. The toolkit, already at use in NYU College of Dentistry's

Study Finds Water Flosser More Effective Than Air Floss

A study recently published in The Journal of Clinical Dentistry has demonstrated that the Waterpik Water Flosser is more effective than the Sonicare Air Floss at reducing plaque and gingivitis, according to an announcement from Waterpik.

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