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Glass ionomers get vote of confidence at IADR
TORONTO - Speakers at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting on Thursday lent their support to the use of glass ionomers versus traditional cements for dental restorations, linings, and bases. More»»

Acupuncture for anxiety looks promising but unproven

TORONTO - Acupuncture might calm patients who fear their dentists, but there isn't enough evidence yet to recommend this approach. So said researchers from King's College in the U.K. at the annual meeting of the International Association for Dental Research on July 2. More»»

The changing face of dentistry: Part II -- Future shock hits dental schools

As the demands of dentistry change, schools around the U.S. are struggling to figure out how best to prepare their students. Faced with a faculty shortage, they can't always teach what students need to learn. More»»

Make your referrals count

A new study finds that nearly 50% of patients referred to a specialist never follow through, resulting in lost revenues for both specialists and dentists. But improving referral rates can be as simple as improving communication. More»»

Weeding through the worries on bisphenol A

Lots of composites and sealants contain bisphenol A (BPA). And recent news reports have warned that this chemical might cause cancer. Here's how to answer patients' questions about their safety. More»»

Beyond x-rays: Part II -- The glow of demineralization

For years the mineral loss from enamel and dentin has been known to alter the optical properties of teeth. Now technology developers are hoping to capitalize on this with a fluorescence device to identify demineralization and thus pinpoint dental caries much earlier than is possible with x-rays or visual examination -- before cavitation begins. More»»

Big New York dental groups lock horns
The New York County Dental Society says the New York State Dental Association is trying to abolish it. The state legislature recently passed a bill giving the association the power to expel the society, potentially putting the 140-year-old society out of business. More»»

Plaintiff wants FDA amalgam settlement overturned
Just when it looked as though the FDA had calmed critics of mercury fillings, the hornet's nest has been stirred up again. Two weeks after the FDA negotiated a settlement in a lawsuit filed by anti-amalgam activists, one of them has moved to reopen the case. More»»

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Quantum touts new early caries detection system
3M acquires Imtec
'Serial driller' pleads guilty
Dentist's staff hoofs it to work
Dentist goes to prison for stealing body parts
Splintek's dental guard gains FDA approval
Access Plans, DenteMax partnership makes dental plans more affordable
$300,000 grant brings dental care to underserved
First Pacific launches new finance software
Dedicated Dental to repay 'erroneous' reimbursements
Sirona to offer free U.S. training sessions
Alaskans buck water fluoridation trend
Curing light also kills cancer
FDA to reclassify amalgam by July 2009

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Cosmetics • Dental implants seen as best replacement for old bridges • Mall teeth whitening under scrutiny in New Mexico • Cosmetic dentist invents forceps that speed restorations • Price makes teeth whitening more attractive at the mall • 3M to acquire Imtec • Lasers blaze new paths for GDs »» more Cosmetics news	Imaging • 3M acquires Imtec • Beyond x-rays: Part II -- The glow of demineralization • Sirona to offer free U.S. training sessions • MacPractice partners with Suni Medical Imaging and National Dental • CAD/CAM competitor claims advantages over Cerec • Beyond x-rays: Part I -- Do optical caries-detection systems really work? »» more Imaging news
Hygiene • Alaskans buck water fluoridation trend • National Kidney Foundation drops support of fluoridation • California hygienists get independent regulating body • Tooth soap: A viable alternative to toothpaste? • San Diego, the largest holdout, will fluoridate its water • Arthritis sufferers more prone to periodontal disease »» more Hygiene news	Practice Management • Make your referrals count • Access Plans, DenteMax partnership makes dental plans more affordable • First Pacific launches new finance software • Dedicated Dental to repay 'erroneous' reimbursements • OptumHealth Financial Services offers dentists electronic billing • UnitedHealthcare to cover cancer screening product »» more Practice Management news

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CONFERENCES

Pacific Northwest Dental Conference
July 10 - 11
Seattle, Washington United States

Academy of General Dentistry 56th Annual Meeting
July 16 - 20
Orlando, Florida United States

7th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer
July 19 - 23
San Francisco, California United States

Dental Trade Alliance Annual Meeting
July 22 - 25
Carlsbad, California United States

2nd International Congress on 3-D Dental Imaging
July 25 - 27
Lake Tahoe, Nevada United States

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