Pew: MLPs key to increasing kids’ access to dental care

2013-06-24

Midlevel dental providers (MLPs) could significantly reduce the millions of children who have no access to dental care, according to a report released today by

New Zealand issues new teeth-whitening rules

2013-06-24

New Zealand health officials have developed new restrictions on the sale of teeth whiteners that contain more than 7% hydrogen peroxide. The new rules take

Benco motorcycle raffle to aid Smiles for Success

2013-06-23

Benco Dental is raffling off a custom-built motorcycle to benefit the American Association of Women Dentists’ Smiles for Success Foundation. Benco commissioned the motorcycle, custom-built

More studies point to harmful effects of BPA

2013-06-23

Evidence continues to mount about the harmful effects of bisphenol A (BPA), a common chemical used in some dental sealants and a number of consumer

Colgate launches new formula for PreviDent varnish

2013-06-23

Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals has launched a new formula for its Colgate PreviDent varnish 5% sodium fluoride. The high-fluoride in-office treatment contains the equivalent of 22,600

Wrigley launches Orbit for Kids

2013-06-20

Wrigley has developed a new line of Orbit sugar-free gum specifically for children and is encouraging dental care providers to help their patients better understand

Crest Oral-B unveils short films at ADHA meeting

2013-06-20

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the dental hygiene profession, Crest Oral-B released two short films about hygienists this week during the American Dental

ADHA partners with Text2Floss program

2013-06-20

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the Text2Floss program have formed a new partnership. The partnership was announced this week during the ADHA’s annual

Sun Dental introduces clear partials

2013-06-20

Sun Dental Labs has added a new product to its line of dental appliances: SunClear partials, a clear, monomer-free, partial frame with clear clasping. The

‘Cleansing twig’: An organic toothbrush alternative

2013-06-20

A teeth-cleaning twig made from the Salvadora persica tree is being launched as an organic, biodegradable portable substitute for toothpaste and toothbrush. A Lebanese student

Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation accepting grant applications

2013-06-19

The Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation is now accepting grant applications from Virginia nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve oral health in their communities. Applications

Study: Bacteria contaminate dental unit reservoir water

2013-06-19

A study to determine the qualitative and quantitative contamination of dental unit reservoir water found widespread contamination of potentially pathogenic bacteria in the water (Future