Caries

MI Paste ONE is a gentle, two-in-one product designed to prevent caries and rebuild tooth enamel.

The guide is designed to provide greater understanding of lesion activity and guidance in determining caries risk according to varying risk factors.

Researchers in China have discovered that a nutrient in green tea may help treat tooth sensitivity-and prevent cavities in those patients.

One dentist’s take on this flavored fluoride varnish from Ultradent.

Why the Ketac Universal Aplicap Glass Ionomer Restorative from 3M is an excellent choice for pediatric dental procedures.

One dentist explains the benefits of using this bioactive sealant from Premier Dental Products.

 Breastfeeding has been shown to have numerous health benefits for babies. Breastmilk has an ideal mix of vitamins, protein and fat, and breastfeeding can protect babies against a variety of diseases and medical conditions, including diabetes, leukemia, respiratory tract infection, and childhood overweight and obesity, among others.

Pulp capping is not a new technique, but newer materials have paved the way to greater efficiency and value for both the clinician and the patient. What tips can dentists employ to achieve the most effective results? This eBook discusses how proper technique combined with new pulp capping materials can:

Using bulk fill resin composites can produce less volumetric polymerization shrinkage. Incremental Layering has been the technique indicated when dealing with light-cured resin composites for many years.

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have discovered that a fungus may be contributing to tooth decay in children.

Health officials in Britain hope the warnings may decrease tooth decay and obesity in children.Since October 2008, cigarette packs in the United Kingdom have been required to display pictorial health warnings highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco. Now, health officials want similar warnings to appear on packages of sweets.

One dentist’s take on how CariVu helps patients better understand their treatment.

A look at how the DEXIS CariVu works to detect caries without emitting ionizing radiation.

A look at how the DEXIS CariVu works to detect caries without emitting ionizing radiation.

One study takes a look at the effectiveness of using OraCoat XyliMelts.

A new study suggests preventive dental care provided before the age of 2 is associated with a higher rate of dental visits and more frequent tooth decay-related treatment.

A new study from the University of Zurich shows that genetic defects can affect enamel.

A look at how Bisco's TheraCal LC could be used in your practice.

A team of researchers at King’s College London have found evidence that tooth pulp can be naturally healed with the help of an Alzheimer’s drug.

How the Canary System helps solves a common clinical challenge by detecting caries around the margins of amalgam restorations.

The second part of a series showcasing the top 50 dental products chosen by the DPR editorial team.

Introducing the latest innovations from DEXIS for its award-winning, zero-radiation caries detection device. With this latest CariVu software release, significant enhancements build on the value of DEXIS’ ground-breaking transillumination caries detection device.

Dental Products Report explores the technologies dental professionals need to know in the coming year.

While dental amalgam has been the most popular dental filling material for a century and a half, new research is introducing an exciting alternative that could actually help repair teeth damaged by caries.

The ADA Foundation and 3M today announced that 3M will donate 3,000 introductory sealant kits to the ADA Foundation for use during the 2017 Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) program. The donation, which has an estimated fair market value of $250,000, will help Give Kids A Smile volunteers place more than 400,000 sealants on underserved kids’ teeth in 2017.

The study found that regular use of fluoride can reduce the prevalence of caries.

Using DEXIS Platinum digital sensors and DEXIS CariVu.This comprehensive group practice consists of brothers Drs. Lester, Stuart and Joel Appell, and their nephew, Dr. Aaron Appell, and these clinicians discuss the benefits of DEXIS™ digital imaging products for every aspect of this multi-specialty practice.

CamX Spectra and CamX Elara are dental’s perfect pair. The new CamX family of products from Air Techniques provides invaluable support of dental treatments and enhances patient understanding of necessary treatment. They are the perfect pair to tell patients the complete story of their oral health.

Hydration is crucial when working out or playing sports-but now, researchers say, hydrating is actually destroying children’s teeth.

DEXIS, LLC, a brand of the KaVo Kerr Group, reports that the American Dental Association (ADA) meeting notes include reference to a code for caries detection, which is appropriate for use when requesting insurance reimbursement for images taken with DEXIS CariVu™.