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

Philips launches new power toothbrush

2013-09-17

Philips Sonicare has added new power toothbrush to its product line, the FlexCare Platinum. Sonicare FlexCare Platinum addresses aggressive brushing with an intuitive Pressure Sensor

Okla. officials link case of hepatitis C to oral surgeon

2013-09-17

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) and Tulsa Health Department have officially connected one case of hepatitis C to the office of oral surgeon

Wisc. Indian tribe offers dental hygiene program

2013-09-16

Wisconsin’s Lac du Flambeau Native American tribe has developed an accredited tribal-technical college dental hygiene program. Nicolet College in Minocqua, in association with the Peter

Prilocaine increases methemoglobin in children

2013-09-16

The use of prilocaine in pediatric patients can increase the levels of methemoglobin in those patients, putting them at risk of associated problems that can

United Health Products to get patent for hemostatic gauze

2013-09-16

United Health Products has received formal notification of allowance by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its patent application for a hemostatic gauze product,