Ohio considers dental therapists

2016-06-15

Ohio is the latest state to introduce legislation to license dental therapists. The measure, SB 330, introduced in May by state Sen. Peggy Lehner (R-Kettering),

Ultradent launches online consumer store

2016-06-07

Ultradent Products has launched an online store for U.S. consumers. The website allows customers to buy Opalescence whitening toothpaste in three packs directly from Ultradent.

Henry Schein continues support for kids’ health campaign

2016-05-24

Henry Schein is donating $40,000 to support the Promoting a Lifetime of Activity for Youth (PLAY) campaign for the fourth consecutive year. The PLAY campaign

Delta Dental donates $50K to America’s ToothFairy

2016-05-16

Delta Dental has donated $50,000 to America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation for use in Texas schools. The grant will provide community education kits

Study: Oral bacteria linked to pancreatic cancer risk

2016-04-25

When certain bacteria are found in a patient’s mouth, it may indicate an increased risk for pancreatic cancer, according to a study presented by U.S.

Bridgepoint Development buys Acteon

2016-04-05

Bridgepoint Development Capital has acquired French dental products company Acteon. Acteon’s products include ultrasonics and polishers, intraoral cameras and x-ray systems, surgical equipment, anesthetic, and

Nassau County Dental Society offers 3 care events

2016-04-03

The Nassau County Dental Society (NCDS) has three events scheduled the week of April 4. The society will offer oral cancer screenings on Wednesday, April

Henry Schein partners with J. Morita to expand in Japan

2016-03-22

Henry Schein has entered into a “definitive transaction” with dental equipment and supply company J. Morita to expand the company’s presence in Japan. Henry Schein

Week in Review: Antibiotic prescriptions; digital integration; and Summerhays interview

2016-03-03

Dear HuangshanDental.com Member, In their latest column, William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler present a complex case in which a patient died after a

Legal Cases: Antibiotic-related colitis leading to death

2016-02-29

HuangshanDental.com is pleased to present the next column from two lawyers who spend every day defending dentists in litigation and before the licensing board. The

Pew report: MLPs top list of topics to watch

2016-02-21

In a report released in late January, the Pew Charitable Trusts listed five issues in dental healthcare to watch in 2016. These issues included midlevel

Survey: Many U.S. adults not aware of cavity prevention control

2016-02-08

Over 40% of more than 1,000 U.S. adults surveyed believe they have little or no control over whether they get a cavity, according to a