FDA tells retailers to stop selling tobacco to minors
2011-11-09
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent warning letters to more than 1,200 retailers regarding violations relating to selling tobacco to minors. The
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XyliMelts help relieve dry mouth overnight
2011-11-09
A self-adhering, slowly dissolving disk that releases xylitol, cellulose gum, and mild mint flavor has been found to be effective in relieving dry mouth during
Which? magazine reviews Sonicare AirFloss
2011-11-09
Philips Sonicare AirFloss has been reviewed in Which? Magazine, the consumer publication which publishes expert, unbiased information to help people make the right product choices.
Study to examine hearing loss in dentists
2011-11-09
Does listening to the whir of a dental handpiece all day lead to hearing problems for dentists? This is the focus of research being conducted
New Calif. Medicaid cuts may affect kids’ dental services
2011-11-09
In 2009, some 3 million adults in California lost their Medicaid dental benefits as the state struggled to close a severe budget gap. Now many
Manu Tuilagi face of OPRO Mouthguards
2011-11-09
Thrown together during the recent Mouthguardgate debacle at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, Manu Tuilagi and OPRO have entered an agreement with Manu
Md. hygienist wins OSAP contest
2011-11-09
Judith Runser, RDH, of Annapolis, MD, has won the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) dental “Contagion” Contest. The contest encouraged dental professionals to
Acupuncture can prevent radiation-induced xerostomia
2011-11-09
When given alongside radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, acupuncture can reduce the side effect of xerostomia, according to findings from the first randomized
Dentistry focus: Oral cancer and surgical robots
2011-11-08
A robot that is precise enough in its movements to remove cancerous tumours in the mouth and throat is being used by surgeons in the
Xlear launches cinnamon toothpaste with xylitol
2011-11-08
Xlear has introduced an all-natural, cinnamon-flavored toothpaste that contains xylitol. Spry cinnamon toothpaste is fluoride-free and has a natural tartar control formula with aloe that
Retired dentist invents unique toothpaste for kids
2011-11-08
It took him 10 years, but Howard Wright, DMD, an inventor and retired dentist, has finally achieved his goal of creating a toothpaste that changes
Dental Heroes: Operation Smile takes on the world
2011-11-08
William Magee, DDS, MD, had no intention of starting a charitable organization. In truth, charity wasn’t even his primary objective when he asked his wife