Study: Triclosan presents risk of liver toxicity
2014-11-18
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (November 17, 2014) has found that, after long-term exposure, triclosan can cause
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NCOHF announces silent online auction
2014-11-18
The National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF): America’s ToothFairy has announced the Virtual ToothFairy Ball Silent Auction, which runs through November 24. The foundation noted
SISU partners with CCM Hockey on mouthguards
2014-11-18
SISU Guard and CCM Hockey have entered into an exclusive brand partnership to offer cobranded CCM mouthguards powered by the SISU technology. The partnership will
DrBicuspid.com Endodontics Insider: Root canal therapy can reduce multiple dimensions of pain
2014-11-17
Dear Endodontics Insider, Welcome to our first Endodontics Insider, sponsored by Essential Dental. In our exclusive Endodontics Insider, contributing writer Rabia Mughal writes that root
Cardiologists have knowledge gaps about perio disease
2014-11-17
A new study in the Journal of Dental Hygiene that looked at cardiologists’ knowledge of the relationship between periodontal disease and heart disease found that
New study reviews calcium-enriched cement as endodontic option
2014-11-17
A new review study by researchers in India has analyzed the effectiveness of calcium-enriched mixture (CEM) cement in endodontic applications. They published their findings in
Periodontal disease linked to increased risk of kidney disease
2014-11-16
In a study of African-Americans with normal kidney function, those with severe periodontal disease developed chronic kidney disease at four times the rate of those
Henry Schein donates $40K to PLAY Campaign
2014-11-16
Henry Schein has donated to the Promoting a Lifetime of Activity for Youth (PLAY) campaign, which helps educate children and teenagers about the importance of
Pro-Dex reports increased sales for fiscal 2015 Q1
2014-11-13
Pro-Dex has reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2015. For the quarter (end-September 30), the company had net sales of $2.6
ADA Science Institute names new chief science officer
2014-11-12
The ADA Science Institute announced that Daniel M. Meyer, DDS, has accepted the position of chief science officer. In his new role, Dr. Meyer will serve
Mich. expands Healthy Kids Dental program
2014-11-11
Following up on a pledge made last winter, Michigan officials and dental organizations joined together last month to celebrate the expansion of the state’s Healthy
Study: Surgery for sleep apnea improves asthma control
2014-11-10
Researchers from the University of Chicago found that surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids in children suffering from sleep apnea is associated with decreased