Healing Broken Bones With a Biodegradable Patch
Depending on the severity of the injury, broken bones can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to fully mend. The process can be painful,…
What Are the Different Types of Registered Medical Devices?
Before a medical device is approved for use in patient care, it must be cleared by various regulatory bodies to ensure the utmost safety and compliance. Richmond Dental…
Understanding Cotton Prices
When it comes to manmade materials like plastic and polyester, prices are largely influenced by oil, demand, and inflation. Polyester and Rayon do compete with Cotton in certain…
8 Fast Facts About Our Nation’s 68 Dental Schools
Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in the dental field or curious about the next generation of dental professionals, here are 8 quick facts about the…
The Benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Odontology
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) is opening a world of possibilities for dentists. From shorter procedures to lower patient costs, researchers have already identified several ways that…
Advances in Dentistry: Researchers Complete Single-Cell Atlas of Human Teeth
Over the past century, advances in dentistry have been nothing short of spectacular, and the latest announcement from researchers at the University of Zurich is no exception. They’ve…
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Life: The Importance of Cancer Screenings & Regular Checkup
Did you know that over 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer each year? The tragic reality is that 9,750 of those diagnosed will die from…
The Effects of Acidic Food and Drinks on Enamel
We all love a morning coffee or perhaps a soda on the weekends, but have you ever stopped to consider how acidic drinks like these may be affecting…
Going Green in Dentistry
The dental industry is working on multiple fronts to improve its environmental sustainability, just like other industries trying to reduce their carbon footprint. As a key supplier to…
Aerosol Exposure at the Dental Office: What Are the Risks?
These days, virtually every activity outside the home carries some amount of risk, however small it may be. Even essential activities, like going to the doctor or the dentist,…
Stockpiling Supplies: How the Supply Chain Has Been Affected by COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned entire supply chains upside down. Many consumers are now trying to go directly to manufacturing companies for products that run scarce, like personal…
Superiority of Electrospun Nanofibers in Face Masks
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve all been forced to implement changes to our daily lives, with one major adjustment being the need to wear face masks…
Richmond’s Cotton Pellets Receive Best Product Award from Dental Product Shopper
We’re proud to announce another win for Richmond Dental and Medical! Our 100% Cotton Pellets have earned a 2020 Best Product Award from Dental Product Shopper, a premier publication…
Richmond Dental and Medical Introduces Reusable Isolation Gowns
Company Rises to Meet Marketplace Need for PPE December 7, 2020 (CHARLOTTE, NC) In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Richmond has unveiled a reusable isolation gown…
Oral Mucosal Health and Dental Care in Cirrhosis Patients: What the Research Is Saying
Cirrhosis, or late-stage scarring of the liver caused by various diseases and conditions, is a common immunosuppressive disease that often requires transplantation. Most people are aware of how…
Oral Bacteria May Cause Colon and Other Cancers to Spread
Cancer is the second most leading cause of death worldwide. In the United States alone, new cancer cases in 2019 were estimated at 1.75 million, over 600,000 resulting…
Partner Spotlight: The Center for Research & Education in Technology (CRET)
From time to time, we like to highlight the incredible organizations that we have the privilege of working with across the dental industry. Today, we’re shining the spotlight…
Richmond’s 100% Cotton Nonwoven Sponges Earn Best Product Award 2020
We’re thrilled to announce that Richmond Dental and Medical has earned recognition for product excellence once again! Following wins in 2017 and 2019, the company’s 100% Cotton Nonwoven Sponge…
Preventing Dental Damage During Surgical Procedures
According to a recent study, dental damage claims are some of the most common in hospital operating room and ambulatory surgery center settings. For hospital operating rooms, 19.6…
The State of Dentistry After the COVID-19 Shutdown
It’s been six months since the Novel Coronavirus Disease, COVID-19, was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Every line of work has seen many changes since…