Gourmet popcorn & rise in broken teeth

Gourmet popcorn & rise in broken teeth

By Jeff Farrell Independent. The number of broken and chipped teeth has doubled since health conscious people started giving up “fatty” crisps as a snack in favour of so-called gourmet popcorn, dentists said. Uncooked kernels are to blame for the problem,...
New organisation to focus on bone and tissue regeneration

New organisation to focus on bone and tissue regeneration

By Dental Tribune International TURIN, Italy: The Bone, Biomaterials & Beyond (BBB) Academy is a newly formed international scientific and cultural association of professionals dedicated to bone and tissue regeneration in dentistry and maxillofacial surgery. The...
Europe-wide study reveals huge gulf in dental prices

Europe-wide study reveals huge gulf in dental prices

By Health Editor Jeremy Laurance. Dental treatment in England is the most expensive in Europe, according to an unprecedented survey which is likely to fuel the exodus of patients seeking treatment abroad. The survey of nine European countries found the total cost of a...
Helping Patients With Opioid Addiction

Helping Patients With Opioid Addiction

By Ryan Schefdore We are witnessing one of the most lethal drug epidemics in history. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost four Americans die from an opioid overdose every hour, with 90 fatalities each day. Addiction and overdoses have...
Making Room for Traditional Practices Among DSOs

Making Room for Traditional Practices Among DSOs

By Robert Patrick The dental business landscape is changing rapidly, perhaps more quickly than many may have thought possible. If you want your practice to be successful, you must understand the current state of the dental market. To better understand what’s going on,...