In conjunction with National Children’s Dental Health Month, Delta Dental has released the findings of a new survey of nearly 1,000 caregivers. The 2013 Delta Dental Children’s Oral Health Survey shows that Americans are unaware that they can pass cavity-causing bacteria to children, and that they also need to improve on some critical children’s dental health habits, including basics such as brushing and flossing. One in four caregivers said that

Oral-B has added its newest rechargeable power toothbrush to the Professional Series lineup: the Deep Sweep Triaction. The Triaction toothbrush is the first of its kind in the U.S. to combine the familiar brushing motion of a manual brush with the power of triple-zone cleaning action to cover more surface area, according to the company. The toothbrush features a timer that signals at 30-second intervals to encourage thorough brushing in

In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, SmileMakers has committed to donating 75,000 toothbrushes to National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF): America’s ToothFairy. For every unit of Youth Happy toothbrushes purchased at SmileMakers.com using the item number “ATFDONATE,” SmileMakers will donate one unit to NCOHF. SmileMakers also donated nearly $30,000 worth of stickers to the NCOHF affiliate network to encourage positive oral health behaviors. These stickers were given to

Members of the Dubai Health Authority, which includes dentists and hygienists, are taking a survey of the oral health habits of 5,670 children in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, according to an article in the National. Scheduled to be launched this week, the study includes all children ages 5, 12, and 15 in public and private schools. The World Health Organization is helping the organization conduct the survey, which plans to

DenMat has released the SOL soft-tissue desktop laser. The device features a blue aiming beam that contrasts with tissue to enhance visibility and accuracy, according to the company. The curved, ergonomic contours of the handpiece provide better posterior access in multiple positions, and disposable tips eliminate the need for strip-and-cleave systems. SOL’s internal battery and light weight allow the clinician to move between operatories for more than three hours without

OraHealth is now offering XyliMelts disks designed to relieve xerostomia and reduce caries. XyliMelts are all-natural, oral adhering disks that release 500 mg of xylitol and an oral lubricant to relieve xerostomia, according to the company. A study in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene (May 2012, Vol. 10:2, pp. 118-121) demonstrated that using XyliMelts while sleeping improved perceived oral wetness upon awakening in the morning, and improved perceived discomfort

Soladey International has launched its new J3X ionic toothbrush with a Facebook campaign and a special offer of free bristle replacement heads in the U.S., Canada, and U.K. The toothbrush removes plaque and cleans teeth when light and water interact with the negative ion-generating rod in the handle — without using toothpaste, according to the company. When exposed to a light source (a fluorescent or regular light bulb or sunlight),

South Dakota has hired seven hygienists and 15 health coordinators to improve the oral health of Native Americans on reservations. A $3.3 million grant from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will be used to hire workers to provide preventive care and public education in clinics, schools, and other agencies, according to a story in the Argus Leader. The project, Circle of Smiles: Improving Oral Health Care