U.K. researchers seek personal stories of cleft lip/palate

2013-04-23

Parents of children with cleft lip or palate or people who were born with a cleft lip or palate themselves are being asked to take

Study: Xylitol lozenges aid in caries prevention

2013-04-22

While there is no shortage of enthusiasm for xylitol in some sectors of dentistry, others are still skeptical of its usefulness in preventing caries or

Align Technology Q1 revenues up 14%, posts $42M loss

2013-04-21

Align Technology reported revenues of $154 million for the first quarter of 2013 (end-March 31), up from $135 million in the same quarter a year

Iodine mouthwash treats gingivitis, lowers cholesterol

2013-04-21

A new iodine mouthwash was shown to be safe and effective at fighting gingivitis and lowering LDL cholesterol, according to clinical trial results to be

BPA removed from Calif. toxic list

2013-04-21

A California judge has issued an interim order removing the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) from the state’s list of reproductive toxicants, as part of an

CareCredit gives $10K to Oral Health America

2013-04-21

CareCredit has awarded a $10,000 grant to Oral Health America to help the Smiles Across America program include oral health services for adolescents. The grant

Pa. dental association reveals kids’ poster contest winners

2013-04-17

A $500 prize will be awarded to Mason Gray, a third-grade student at Linglestown Elementary in Dauphin County, for winning first place in the Pennsylvania

Dentsply Implants names new president

2013-04-17

Dentsply Implants has appointed Lars Henrikson, former group vice president, as its new group president. Henrikson replaces Jim Mosch, who has been promoted to executive

Tom’s of Maine gives dental 10 clinics $10K

2013-04-17

Tom’s of Maine is awarding $10,000 each to 10 dental clinics as part of the company’s Be a Tooth Fairy Hero initiative. The contest encouraged

Delta Dental funds Minn. oral health study

2013-04-17

The Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation has awarded $300,000 to the state health department to create a data system that will provide information about oral

Study: Oral spray relieves drug-induced xerostomia

2013-04-17

Spanish researchers have confirmed the effectiveness of a spray containing 1% malic acid, which improves xerostomia caused by antidepressant drugs, according to a study in

More than 60 Okla. patients test positive for hepatitis, HIV

2013-04-17

Oklahoma health officials say more than 60 patients have tested positive for hepatitis and HIV since their investigation began last month into a Tulsa oral