Millennium Dental Technologies (MDT) has completed initial LANAP (laser-assisted new attachment procedure) protocol clinical training and licensure by two periodontal disease researchers at Temple University.
More Americans fear losing their teeth than getting the flu or root canals, according to a survey by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). Despite
A student at the University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Dental Medicine has won an award for a humorous video promoting oral health. “Frank D.
Dental hygienist is among the top 10 paying jobs requiring an associate’s degree in the U.S., according to data released by CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine a safe level of added
In celebration of 100 years of dental hygiene, Hu-Friedy is kicking off two contests: the Oldest Gracey and Gracey Story. Hu-Friedy’s invention of Gracey curettes
What do the most influential people in the world have in common? After comparing images of smiling faces selected from Time magazine’s annual list of
Apnea Sciences has introduced ApneaRx, a patented design that can be fitted and adjusted by trained sleep care providers as well as dentists. ApneaRx is
As part of National Children’s Dental Health Month, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has joined with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry to
Web-Op has released a new at-home teeth-whitening product that uses a cleaning formula based on concentrated hydrogen peroxide, glycerin USP (United States Pharmacopoeia), carbomer, and
Biolase has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for the Diolase 10 soft-tissue laser. The 940-nm laser is designed for use in oral
A pilot program using dental hygienists to help prevent caries in children from low-income families will be developed and tested in areas of northwestern Indiana