DenMat to acquire PeriOptix

2012-12-02

DenMat has signed a purchase agreement to acquire all outstanding stock of PeriOptix, a provider of magnification and illumination technologies for dental and medical professionals.

Plackers donates flossers to Ronald McDonald Houses

2012-11-29

Plackers has donated more than 75,000 of its Micro Mint disposable flossers for families staying at Ronald McDonald Houses in Texas, California, Louisiana, and Missouri.

Study finds link between perio disease, CAD

2012-11-29

A new study that looked at the relationship between oral health and coronary artery disease (CAD) in Pakistan found that poor oral health indicators were

One year later, Fla. county returns to fluoridation

2012-11-28

Roughly one year after opting to end water fluoridation, Florida’s Pinellas County, which supplies water to some 700,000 people, will reinstate the practice following a

Nierman expands dental sleep medicine portfolio

2012-11-27

Nierman Practice Management has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Snoring Isn’t Sexy, a public awareness and marketing resource for dentists treating patients suffering

Metformin effective on smokers’ chronic periodontitis

2012-11-26

A study published earlier this year found that metformin — one of the most commonly used antihyperglycemic agents for treating type 2 diabetes — may

Elder abuse victims often suffer dental trauma

2012-11-26

Dental trauma and trauma to the face are among the most frequent injuries suffered by elderly victims of abuse, according to a study presented today

OrthoExpress contest aids child abuse prevention

2012-11-26

OrthoExpress is hosting a Prevent Child Abuse Beautiful Smiles Contest, in which two children will receive free orthodontic treatment — a $3,600 value. For every

Septodont gives $135K in sealants to NCOHF

2012-11-26

Septodont has donated nearly $135,000 in Toothfairy Pit & Fissure Sealant Kits to National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) to help prevent pediatric dental disease

Microcracks can strengthen mandibles for implants

2012-11-26

Although it seems counterintuitive, a bone break can lead to a stronger bone that can support an oral implant, according to a case report published

Eco-friendly toothbrushes clean mouths, reduce landfill

2012-11-25

If your patients are maintaining good dental hygiene, chances are they are throwing away multiple toothbrushes in the trash every year. But as part of

Ad imagines dental floss found on Mars

2012-11-25

A new ad from the National Flossing Council imagines that the Mars Curiosity Rover found dental floss on Mars, providing proof that intelligent life once