Novel device ‘pressure washes’ oral cavity

2013-09-23

An Atlanta dentist has invented a pressure-washing device for teeth and periodontal tissue called CLEARsmile, and now he is raising money to bring it to

OSAP offers free hepatitis C prevention tool kit

2013-09-23

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is offering resources to the dental community to help support compliance efforts for safe infection prevention practices.

Nanotubes may help implants heal faster, fight infection

2013-09-23

Researchers at Michigan Technological University (MTU) are using nanotechnology to improve the form and function of dental implants. Tolou Shokuhfar, PhD, an assistant professor of

Good oral health cuts costs of chronic medical conditions

2013-09-23

Improving the oral health of people with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and cardiovascular disease can reduce healthcare costs, according to a study

FDA to regulate certain mobile medical apps

2013-09-22

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued final guidance for developers of mobile medical applications. The agency intends to exercise enforcement discretion (meaning

Propofol research may lead to safer anesthetics

2013-09-22

New research on propofol, the most commonly used anesthetic drug, may help scientists design new versions of the drug that reduce the risks involved in

Shark teeth shed light on human dentition

2013-09-22

Researchers at King’s College London are investigating the evolution and development of dentition, which may reveal why humans and mammals only develop one or two

Oral-B brushing app guides oral care

2013-09-19

Oral-B has launched its Oral-B App that connects with any Oral-B power brush for guiding brushing routines. The app is meant to help users quantify

Xlear adds mints to xylitol product line

2013-09-18

Xlear is now offering Spry Gems, mint candies sweetened with xylitol. Spry Gems have no added acids and come in several flavors, including cinnamon, spearmint,

Calif. city proposes amalgam limits

2013-09-18

The Berkeley City Council in California, with the aid of organizations in the city, plans to introduce five proposals that will educate the public about

Gives Kids A Smile, NASCAR help Chicago kids

2013-09-18

As part of NASCAR race week in Chicago September 14-15, the ADA’s Give Kids A Smile program held special oral health events at Chicagoland Speedway

Study: Nanodiamonds aid bone growth around implants

2013-09-18

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have discovered that diamonds on a much, much smaller scale than those used in jewelry could