The ability of laser fluorescence to assist in the early detection of occlusal and smooth surface caries has been well documented. But are tools such as the Diagnodent effective in determining the ...

Think the Diagnodent is only good for helping to confirm the presence of caries or calculus? Think again. A new study in the Journal of Endodontics (October 2009, Vol. 35, pp.1404-1407) has found that ...

A new diagnostic device is being used by one Frederick dentist to make cavity protection much more accurate and reliable. Dr. Peter J. Trepper of Kershner and Trepper Dental Associates recently began ...

This paper investigates three methods for the detection of early occlusal carious lesions in primary teeth A new laser-based diagnostic system (DIAGNOdent) was shown to offer the best combination of ...

The test group had fluoride varnish applied onto the tooth surfaces with WSLs using a miniature cotton swab or brush and advised not to brush for four hours. The control group had saline solution ...