ADA video showcases CDHC project

2013-02-24

The ADA has released a video that provides an overview of its Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC) project. The ADA’s CDHC pilot project began in

Colgate debuts prescription fluoride toothpaste

2013-02-21

Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals introduced Colgate PreviDent 5000 Booster Plus, a prescription-only fluoride therapy toothpaste, at this week’s Chicago Midwinter Meeting. The newest addition to Colgate’s

JADA study outlines repairs for chipped restorations

2013-02-21

The usage of porcelain restorations among dentists, whether porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) or all-ceramic, inevitably leads to cases of chipped restorations. Researchers from the New York University

CAO Group files patent lawsuit against DentLight

2013-02-20

The CAO Group, a high-tech dental and forensic detection company, has filed a patent infringement complaint against DentLight regarding its LED curing and detection light

3Shape introduces LABcare

2013-02-20

3Shape has launched the LABcare program, a customer-centric business model that backs labs with a support network, new technologies through annual upgrades, and access to

Boys & Girls Clubs of America expands NCOHF partnership

2013-02-20

National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF): America’s ToothFairy and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) have expanded their partnership, timing the announcement to coincide

Temple Univ. launches children’s oral health initiative

2013-02-19

The Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry has launched Project Engage, a $1.75 million initiative designed to improve children’s access to oral healthcare. Start-up funding

Textbook series a guide to success for hygienists

2013-02-18

Christine Hovliaras, RDH, MBA, CDE, a hygiene professional, has released a series of textbooks intended to educate dental hygiene students and dental hygiene professionals about

Report: More than half of Minn. 3rd-graders have caries

2013-02-18

A new report from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reveals that 55% of third-graders surveyed in 2010 experienced tooth decay, slightly higher than the

Ky. man wins OrthoAccel Smile & Share contest

2013-02-18

OrthoAccel has revealed the winner of its online video Smile and Share contest. Entrants had to submit a video that was 20 seconds or less

Mouth rinse reduces plaque, gingivitis better than brushing alone

2013-02-18

Using a germ-killing mouth rinse in addition to regular toothbrushing can significantly reduce plaque and gingivitis compared with brushing alone, according to new research published

Infinitt makes dental PACS sale

2013-02-18

RIS/PACS vendor Infinitt has signed a contract with the Leeds Dental Institute, U.K., to provide a Web-based dental PACS. The dental institute is run jointly