Dental Articles

Dentists Rate the Widening Language Gap A Top Challenge Facing Urban Dental Practices

A national survey reveals that dental clinics are in urgent need to better communicate with patients who don't speak English. This is the first survey to spotlight the language gap in dentistry. Based on the results of the survey, efforts are under way to develop language tools specifically for dental offices.

Dentist Creates High-Tech Crowns in One Visit!

Using a camera, computer and milling machine with CAD/CAM, Dr. Louis D'Angelo of Medford, NJ is preparing and placing natural-looking ceramic fillings in a single office visit.

Dental Implants Improve Quality Of Life And Health

"Clearly dental implants are one of the finest treatment options we have to offer in the field of Dentistry," said Richard Kraut, DDS., Chairman, Department of Dentistry at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.

Management of Dental Trauma in Children

Would you know what to do if your 8-year-old child's front tooth got knocked out? What would you do if your toddler falls and pushes one of his teeth out of alignment? Can a tooth have a broken root without any visible signs? Get the answers to these and many more questions by reading Dr. Ravel's article on tooth injury.

Unusual Brushing Technique: The Secret to a Stunning Smile

What if you knew the secret to a healthy smile? The secret that means 68% less tartar build up (and a lot less time in the hygentist’s chair!)? The secret for fresher breath? The secret that improves the health of both your teeth and your gums. The secret to slippery clean teeth?

New technology will save billions in dental costs

Pivotal development in dental care has come to the internet. A new web based program launched July 2nd allows dental disease to be managed by highly accurate disease risk prediction and reduction. The estimated savings is 4.2 billion dollars in the first year of widespread adoption.

Filling Without Drilling Takes Dread From Dentist Visit

Minimal Intervention Dntistry (MI) provides a solution for all children and dental patients suffering from dental fears.