Dentists prescribe millions of antibiotics, but prescription trends vary by dental specialty and time of year, according to new research presented at the recent 2018
When I’m in conversation with my colleagues, my team, and my patients, I remind them not to believe everything they hear — no, I’m not
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
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
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
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 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
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.
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
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
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
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