Postmenopausal smokers risk greater tooth loss

2013-02-28

Postmenopausal women who have smoked are at much higher risk of losing their teeth than women who never smoked, according to a new study in

Tooth fairy gifts up 32¢ in 2012

2013-02-28

Perhaps an improved economy has reached the tooth fairy? The average gift from the tooth fairy was $2.42 last year, up 32¢ from $2.10 in

Tom’s of Maine launches new kids’ toothpaste

2013-02-27

Tom’s of Maine has launched a new toothpaste, Wicked Cool, a natural toothpaste for kids 8 years old and older. The toothpaste is made without

NYC campaign promotes oral health for young kids

2013-02-26

The New York City Health Department has launched a new ad campaign to promote oral health for young children. In New York City, more than

Ireland scrutinizes teeth-whitening businesses

2013-02-26

The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has expressed concern that a number of businesses that offer teeth-whitening services could be operating illegally in the U.K. The

Hands On Training releases iPad implant training app

2013-02-26

Hands On Training Institute has released DentalEd, an educational iPad app for implant dentists. The free version of DentalEd gives dentists immediate access to two

Fla. county to start fluoridating water again

2013-02-26

Pinellas County in Florida will begin fluoridating its public water supply again on March 1, undoing a 2011 vote by county commissioners to cease fluoridation,

Dental Diaries: Chocolates for February

2013-02-26

February is a great month to be a dentist, especially from a public relations perspective, according to Dr. Doniger. Here she describes her three favorite February

Perio treatment reduces medical costs of heart disease

2013-02-26

Annual medical costs are lower by $2,956 and $1,029 for individuals with heart disease or cerebrovascular disease, respectively, who are treated for periodontal disease, according

Resin infiltration combats soda’s effects on brackets

2013-02-26

The consumption of sugary sodas has contributed to frustrating treatment results in orthodontics for years. Now an in vivo study has found that resin infiltration

Kimguard sterilization wraps now in 100-count bags

2013-02-26

Kimberly-Clark is now offering six sizes of Kimguard KC100 sterilization wraps in 100-count bags for medical and dental practices. Kimguard sterilization wraps are designed to

Straumann wins injunction against implant competitor

2013-02-25

Straumann has won a legal battle against a competing implant manufacturer that claimed its dental implants had a hydrophilic surface. A German court has ruled