FDA rejects OraVerse brochure

2010-02-25

The U.S. FDA has asked Novalar Pharmaceuticals to stop distributing a patient brochure for the drug OraVerse (phentolamine mesylate), which it markets for reversing the

Water Pik aims to reconfigure the floss market

2010-02-25

Water Pik is repositioning its flagship oral care product as the Waterpik Water Flosser. Leveraging the original Waterpik brand and design, the company is introducing

Henry Schein partners with Brain-Pad

2010-02-25

Henry Schein has partnered with Brain-Pad to distribute oral appliance sanitizers in North America. Under the terms of the new five-year agreement, Henry Schein will

USC study finds high rate of untreated caries in underprivileged kids

2010-02-25

A huge percentage of underprivileged children in Los Angeles have untreated caries, according to a study led by the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of

Study finds Head Start helps with dental access

2010-02-25

The Head Start program provides a boost to young children’s learning and health, including access to dental care, according to a recent government study. The

Philadelphia dentists cite consent form restraints

2010-02-24

Philadelphia dentists testifying at a hearing this month about the impact of a legally required consent form regarding amalgam said they sometimes have to refuse

Straumann features new CAD/CAM products at Chicago Midwinter

2010-02-24

Straumann is launching upgrades to its CAD/CAM system, the company announced at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting this week. Some elements are ready, and

Colgate cosponsors heart health awareness campaign

2010-02-24

In recognition of American Heart Month, WomenHeart: The National Coalition For Women With Heart Disease and Colgate Total toothpaste are cosponsoring the Heartwarming Smiles campaign

Proper perio treatment can reduce preterm birth risk

2010-02-24

Does treating periodontal disease lead to fewer preterm births? The research is split, but a new study has found that women who have successful nonsurgical

Study: Mouth not central to facial attractiveness

2010-02-22

A study that aimed to measure the importance of the mouth and teeth to facial attractiveness has found that the mouth attracts only a small

South Carolina proposes free dental checkups for students

2010-02-22

South Carolina legislators are discussing a bill that would provide free dental checkups for students, according to an Associated Press (AP) story. The state Senate

Certain proteins may predict oral cancer

2010-02-22

The presence of certain proteins in premalignant oral lesions may predict oral cancer development, according to Medical College of Georgia (MCG) researchers. Small integrin-binding ligand