Study: High dental costs strain personal finances worldwide

2015-04-30

The high cost of dental care leaves many in several countries with little money for basic necessities, according to new study in PLOS One (April

Kids’ oral health show coming to the Web

2015-04-22

“Tooth Talk TV,” a children’s oral health television show, is coming to www.DentStrong.com. The show is based on the adventures of Dent Strong’s superhero character,

Md. center begins HNSCC immunotherapy trial

2015-04-16

The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center is currently recruiting patients for a new clinical trial testing a novel treatment for patients

New review highlights periodontitis link with heart disease

2015-04-15

The role dentists and hygienists can play in helping patients reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is highlighted in a new literature review that

GamesThatWork launches software-only version of Brush Up app

2015-04-14

Digital game developer GamesThatWork has launched a software-only version of its Brush Up app, which teaches kids how to brush their teeth. The app was

Madow Bros. on name recognition; early oral cancer detection; ‘Terminator’-style 3D printing

2015-04-14

Dear DrBicuspid Member, How do you build trust and name recognition for your practice? In their latest column, the Madow Brothers offer a suggestion that

Renaissance foundation funds new W.Va. hygiene unit

2015-04-12

The Renaissance Family Foundation announced it will award $10,000 to the Kanawha County Dental Health Council in Charleston, WV, to provide funding for a new

Review: Xylitol’s effect in preventing caries still unproven

2015-03-30

There is limited evidence to show that xylitol is effective in preventing dental caries in children and adults, a new research review published in the

Oral health program coming to Ga. preschools

2015-03-26

The Brush Early Childhood Oral Health Curriculum, a literacy-based oral health education program, will be coming to Head Start programs in more than 40 Georgia

Naked Dentist examines Dr. Colorado; new oral cancer testing system; 5 tips to exit a rut

2015-03-24

Dear DrBicuspid Member, In his second Naked Dentist column, Curtis Marshall gets “inside the muscle” of a practice. He continues his examination of a practice

Survey: Getting kids to brush teeth harder than eating veggies

2015-03-23

Parents think it’s tougher to get their kids to brush their teeth than to eat their vegetables, according to a new survey. Nearly half (45%)

Half of U.K. teens have caries, many embarrassed by teeth

2015-03-19

Almost half of teenagers in the U.K. have caries, and many are afraid to smile or laugh because of the condition of their teeth, according