Survey pinpoints why people don’t floss

2012-10-16

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association recommends that people floss daily as part of their oral health routine, but studies have shown only about 1 in

Heraeus supports breast cancer research, domestic violence awareness

2012-10-16

Heraeus Kulzer will once again donate a portion of proceeds from sales from its Venus White line of teeth-whitening systems to support breast cancer research.

Fluoride debate in Portland, Ore., not over

2012-10-15

Opponents of a plan to add fluoride to the water supply in Portland, OR, are making serious headway in their attempts to put the issue

Accutron recalls nitrous oxide flow meters

2012-10-15

Accutron has voluntarily recalled the Ultra PC% cabinet-mount flow meter, used with nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation systems. The company issued the recall after learning through customer

3M ESPE introduces 3M True Definition scanner

2012-10-15

3M ESPE has expanded its digital impression product line with the new 3M True Definition scanner. The system is supported by the 3M Connection Center,

Face transplant patient making good progress

2012-10-15

The University of Maryland has released new details about the recovery of Richard Lee Norris, the 37-year-old man who seven months ago received the most

J. Morita offers new TorqTech attachments

2012-10-15

J. Morita USA has introduced TorqTech geared straight and contra angle attachments. Compatible with both air and electric motors, the TorqTech attachment product line includes

Report: Prevention key to improving EU’s oral health

2012-10-15

A new report from the Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe takes the European Union (EU) to task for not taking better care of

Vita extends Vitapan Plus anterior teeth line

2012-10-15

Vita is now offering of Vitapan Plus anterior teeth in 3D-Master shades. Vitapan Plus will now be available in 3D-Master shades 1M1, 2L1.5, 2M2, 3L1.5,

AGD offers candy tips for Halloween

2012-10-14

With Halloween just around the corner and candy consumption is almost unavoidable as a result, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is offering recommendations on

Dental Diaries: A new toothbrush

2012-10-14

There is nothing like the feel of a new toothbrush. The fresh bristles really do what they are supposed to do, and the gingiva truly

SC legislator calls for routine dental office inspections

2012-10-14

A South Carolina lawmaker says the state should consider routine inspections of dental offices, as is done in 15 other states. But another legislator who’s