Poor oral hygiene linked to increased heart disease risk
2018-07-09
Poor oral health has been once again linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD). A recent study found that adults with periodontitis and poor oral hygiene habits
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Young Innovations acquires handpiece manufacturer
2018-07-01
Dental supply manufacturer Young Innovations announced it has acquired Johnson-Promident. Johnson-Promident is a manufacturer and supplier of handpieces, preventive consumables, infection control products, and rotary
PDS Foundation to provide care for Special Olympics
2018-06-27
The Pacific Dental Services (PDS) Foundation has partnered with the Special Olympics to provide oral healthcare to athletes competing in the 2018 Special Olympics USA
New product: Acteon launches ultrasonic device for extractions
2018-06-26
Acteon North America has debuted the Piezotome Cube, an ultrasonic device designed for tooth extractions and other bone surgeries. The Piezotome Cube. Image courtesy of
Coltene to acquire SciCan and Micro-Mega
2018-06-25
Coltene has announced plans to acquire SciCan, a provider of infection-control products, and French dental instrument manufacturer Micro-Mega. The acquisition will increase Coltene’s sales in
Overall tobacco use down among U.S. students
2018-06-13
The number of U.S. middle and high school students who use tobacco products has significantly dropped since 2011, according to new data from the U.S.
Study: Triclosan may increase colon cancer risk
2018-06-07
The effects of triclosan on human health should be urgently re-examined, according to the authors of a new preclinical study that found the chemical might
Study: Stronger link between periodontitis and diabetes in men
2018-06-03
Are men and women with type 2 diabetes just as likely to have periodontal disease? Periodontitis and type 2 diabetes share a connection, but men
Oral health program makes toothbrushing fun for kids
2018-05-03
How do you get children to brush their teeth twice a day? A 21-day oral health education program that provided in-school instruction with the goal
Study: Oral hygiene can aid heart attack recovery
2018-04-23
Can good oral hygiene help your patients recover from a heart attack? The same bacteria that cause periodontitis also inhibited blood vessel healing in an
Investigating the link between gut and gum health
2018-04-17
I get inspired about things to which others may respond with a yawn. Well, it’s the geek in me coming out. For example a July
How to talk with parents and kids about HPV vaccination
2018-04-12
Have you talked to patients about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine today? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) hopes so. The association is leading the
