Calif. clinic in water line infection case to reopen

2017-04-16

The Children’s Dental Group in Anaheim said the clinic involved in a water line infection issue that forced more than 60 children to be hospitalized

Are e-cigarettes more harmful than regular cigarettes?

2017-03-30

The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has grown in recent years in part because of a belief that their use is safer than conventional cigarettes,

ADA Foundation accepts applications for grants

2017-03-29

The ADA Foundation is accepting applications for grants to nonprofit organizations and agencies that provide innovative and effective oral health instruction and motivation for caregivers

IADR 2017: How do value-brand sonic toothbrushes measure up?

2017-03-28

Numerous studies have shown that power or sonic toothbrushes are efficient at plaque removal compared with manual toothbrushes. However, these studies often use expensive brand-name

How to boost the oral health of Latino kids

2017-03-16

Why is the caries rate higher for Latino children compared with other kids the U.S., and what strategies can help lower caries prevalence? To develop

Do’s and don’ts for the hygienist: Create awareness of elective services

2017-03-12

Many patients have no idea about the full range of services, especially cosmetic procedures, provided by your practice — unless you tell them. If you

America’s ToothFairy gives $100K to pediatric programs

2017-03-12

America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) has awarded $100,000 in grants to nonprofit clinical programs throughout the U.S. The grants, which range from

Effects of Mexican beverage tax deepening over time

2017-03-06

The decline in purchases of sugar-sweetened beverages in Mexico following the implementation of a tax in 2014 on these beverages is continuing to deepen, according

Mixed results seen with alternative sleep apnea device

2017-02-23

Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) have become the main alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices for obstructive sleep apnea, with similar outcomes for improving

Is periodontal disease a risk factor for stroke?

2017-02-22

Are your adult patients with gum disease also at risk for an ischemic stroke? They may be, according to new research presented on February 22

Dental School Expands Clinical Operation Into Southeast Kentucky

2017-02-10

The residents of southeastern Kentucky, including many people who live in the Appalachian Mountains, lack dental care because of poverty as well as transportation difficulties

Implants and inflammation

2017-01-31

Can titanium dental implants cause inflammation? I used to believe the answer was “No.” Now, published research suggests the answer may be “Yes.” Alvin Danenberg,