Dental groups advocate for Hispanics’ oral health
2012-09-11
The Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) and Oral Health America (OHA), together with Crest and Oral-B, are convening in Washington, DC, today for a day of
dental specialties
Lawmakers in Porland, Ore., vote in favor of fluoridation
2012-09-11
Portland, OR, has shed its distinction as the largest city in the U.S. to not fluoridate its public water supply. Today the city council voted
Water fluoridation grants available in Iowa
2012-09-09
Iowa communities can now apply for grants to help them start putting fluoride in their water supplies or upgrade their existing fluoridation systems. Ten communities
NCOHF awards four $10K grants
2012-09-09
The National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) will distribute four $10,000 grants to provide oral health services to children to dental clinics in Kentucky, California,
Marine sponge bacteria shed light on biofilm formation
2012-09-09
A new study of marine sponges could lead to an understanding of how to break up harmful bacterial biofilms, even on teeth (Molecular Microbiology, September
ADA teams with PopCap to battle ‘zombies’
2012-09-09
The ADA and PopCap Games, a digital games creator, have launched a campaign encouraging good oral health among U.S. children and their parents during the
AAP names new director
2012-09-09
John M. Forbes, MBA, has been chosen as the new executive director of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). Forbes succeeds Alice DeForest, who is
Study examines patient satisfaction in restorative dentistry
2012-09-09
How important are your personal interactions with patients? According to a new study from the Dental Practice-Based Research Network (DPBRN) Collaborative Group, in restorative dentistry,
Tokuyama introduces new desensitizing agent
2012-09-05
Tokuyama Dental America is now offering a one-component, single application, light-cured protective sealant designed for treating hypersensitive dentin. Shield Force Plus infiltrates and seals exposed
Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. John Buzzatto
2012-09-05
HuangshanDental.com is pleased to present the next installment of Leaders in Dentistry, a series of interviews with researchers, practitioners, and opinion leaders who are influencing
School sports season emphasizes mouthguards’ importance
2012-09-05
The department of pediatric dentistry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry is reminding parents and healthcare providers to help children prevent
Henry Schein hosts back-to-school program
2012-09-05
Henry Schein is helping more than 2,400 children in 21 U.S. and Canadian cities return to the classroom as part of it’s 15th annual Back