Tom’s of Maine launches eco-friendly toothbrush

2013-03-28

Tom’s of Maine has introduced its new Naturally Clean toothbrush made with a plant-based handle from renewable castor oil plants instead of petroleum. It also

Oral microbes differ between smokers, nonsmokers

2013-03-28

Smokers have a richer population of microbes associated with periodontal disease than nonsmokers, according to research presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research

Prairie State dental hygiene program gains accreditation

2013-03-27

The dental hygiene program at Prairie State College (PSC) in Chicago Heights, IL, has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements” by

Are remineralizing agents effective on white-spot lesions?

2013-03-27

White-spot lesions (WSLs) are a source of ongoing frustration for many orthodontists and patients. While a number of solutions are at the disposal of an

Air Techniques, Biolase partner with OSAP

2013-03-26

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has two new “Super Sponsorship” partners in Air Techniques and Biolase. OSAP’s membership program unites a committed

Maine bill would license midlevel providers

2013-03-26

Maine House Speaker Mark Eves has sponsored a bill, LD 1230, designed to address the state’s dentist shortage with midlevel providers (MLPs), according to an

Remineralizing agents have limited effect after whitening

2013-03-26

Using remineralizing agents following in-office teeth whitening with 35% to 38% hydrogen peroxide does not help tooth enamel fully recover its microhardness over time, according

Perio treatment lowers medical costs for pregnancy, arthritis

2013-03-26

Annual medical costs are lower by nearly $4,000 for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis and $2,400 for pregnant women when treated for periodontal disease, according to

Nat’l CASA Assoc. will find applicants for S4L

2013-03-26

The Smile for a Lifetime Foundation (S4L), an international nonprofit organization that provides orthodontic care and free braces to underserved children with financial challenges and

Sulzer Mixpac resolves lawsuit against copycats

2013-03-26

Sulzer Mixpac has received a consent judgment and permanent injunction confirming that Spident USA and Spident Korea infringed its trademark and patent rights by offering

Published evidence supports partial caries removal

2013-03-26

The authors of a new critical appraisal in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry (March 19, 2013) trace their perspective on treating caries back

VCU named America’s ToothFairy Affiliate of the Year

2013-03-25

National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF): America’s ToothFairy has named the department of pediatric dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry as the