Although a number of studies have investigated the link between treating periodontal disease and pregnancy outcomes, the jury is still out on whether scaling and root planing (SRP) reduces preterm births and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. This month’s Journal of the American Dental Association features a critical summary of a meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials, including recently published, high-quality studies that found no evidence that SRP during pregnancy prevents

Young Dental has teamed with Oral Health America’s Fall for Smiles campaign to help dental care providers promote the importance of dental hygiene, regular dental visits, healthy food choices, and tobacco avoidance. Young Dental is the primary sponsor of the annual Fall for Smiles photo contest. Dental professionals are invited to enter photographs or videos of their colleagues or patients promoting healthy mouths. All participants will be entered in a

Midmark has announced the details of its 2011 year-end dental sterilizer promotion. Beginning October 1 and continuing through December 31, 2011, dentists purchasing eligible Midmark sterilizers will receive rebates ranging from $300 to $1,000. In addition, Midmark is offering dentists a $200 incentive rebate for donating their old sterilizer to Direct Relief International. During the promotion, dentists will receive a $1,000 rebate when they combine their Midmark M9 or M11