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April 8, 2008 Enjoy Candy Without The Cavities: Good Lollipop Kills Bacteria That Causes Tooth Decay

What Willy Wonka did for chocolate, UCLA microbiologist Wenyuan Shi is doing for lollipops.
Because of Shi, thousands of orange-flavored lollipops are rolling out of a factory in Grand Rapids, Mich., into the hands of people eager to lick them for one reason only. Shi and his lab team at the School of Dentistry have managed [...]

March 26, 2008 China’s lead woes may fuel work for local dental labs

As dental products join the list of tainted imports from China, labs in the Triad wait to see whether the domestic industry stands to gain.
Last fall, reports surfaced about products from China — including toothpaste, dog food and toys — that contained unhealthy levels of lead. According to the American Dental Association, a February [...]

March 25, 2008 A Lasting First Impression in the Blink of an “i”.

Digital. Detailed. Done. The Cadent iTero™ digital impression system is dentistry gone 3-D. With iTero, your dentist takes a highly accurate digital impression for your crown or bridge area, completely eliminating the uncomfortable tray and putty impression. What’s more, iTero technology all but guarantees a perfect fit for your new crown or bridge, so you [...]