Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow dental hygienists to perform routine fillings and extractions and thus improve access to oral healthcare for
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that will keep the federal government running through the end of September but that also blocks funding
Tom’s of Maine has created a new informational tool to help people learn about the company’s relationship with ingredients, packaging, waste, water, energy, and community.
Practices must reinforce the fact that maintaining excellent oral health is a continuing process throughout a patient’s life. Recare appointments are the key to improving
Researchers from King’s College London have developed a new method of replacing missing teeth with a bioengineered material generated from a person’s own periodontal cells,
The Precious Melting Refining division of Heraeus Kulzer will donate to the L.D. Pankey Dental Foundation 5% of all refining revenues from foundation alumni. Heraeus
Glidewell Laboratories has expanded its Inclusive Certified Laboratory Program to include a stocking inventory of implant components at 50% off. Under the expanded program, dental
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft recommendations to medical product manufacturers for providing consumers with accurate information about products that are
Poor dental health, especially tooth loss, is associated with several established cardiovascular risk factors, including diabetes, smoking, blood pressure, and obesity, according to research being
Los Angeles was named the No. 1 city in the U.S. for flossing, with nearly 45% of survey respondents saying they floss at least once
Dentin hypersensitivity is a common problem that dentists encounter, but just how common is it in general practices? Depending on its source, the answer varies
Dental Resource Systems has enhanced its TruDenta system — used to assess, treat, and manage force imbalances in the mouth — to provide more benefits