A radical vapor reactor (RVR), which eliminates germs by producing high levels of reactive oxygen species, may offer a quick, low-cost way to sterilize dental instruments, according to findings ...

The ADA has released a technical report that gives dental practitioners guidance on cleaning reusable instruments. The report, titled "American Dental Association Technical Report No. 168: Guidance on ...

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / December 01, 2025 / Although your dentist aims to preserve your natural smile, sometimes a tooth extraction is necessary. For example, if you have a broken ...

To discover the safest and most effective way of removing artefacts from stainless steel dental instruments. Washer/disinfector with the recommended detergent – no manual cleaning. All of the methods ...

Develop good sharpening skills and your instruments will reward you with a long, trouble-free working life, says Alison Lowe. Instrument sharpening is a bit like marmite - you either love it or hate ...

Researchers tested the psychological effects of the dental drill, which can generate high-pitched sounds reaching nearly 20 ...

Officials in Halton Region are warning patients of a dental clinic in Burlington they may have been exposed to improperly cleaned instruments used in procedures. The Halton health unit says Dr. Vick ...

If going to the dentist makes you nervous, consider this: Some patients are so anxious they gag at the mere sight of an instrument, while others have to worry because they’ve accidentally swallowed a ...