Study examines perio disease disparities across U.S.

2012-08-27

A study to be published in the September-October issue of Public Health Reports explores the disparities in periodontal disease among U.S. adults along age, sex,

Kerr launches new cementation system

2012-08-27

Kerr Dental has introduced the NX3 XTR cementation system, which blends the versatility of NX3 Nexus third-generation universal dental cement with the adhesion abilities of

Ariz. town investigates why fluoridation was halted

2012-08-26

Two town administrators in Gilbert, AZ, have been placed on leave after officials discovered fluoride has been withheld from part of the town’s water supply

DC Int’l launches redesigned soft-tissue laser

2012-08-26

DC International is now offering the DCLase, a redesigned version of the company’s Einstein DL dental laser. The diode-laser-based DCLase features an improved colored touchscreen,

Chronic orofacial pain worse than headache, backache

2012-08-23

People afflicted with chronic orofacial pain are much more likely to be debilitated by their condition than those with chronic backaches or chronic headaches, according

Interleukin Genetics’ CEO resigns

2012-08-23

Interleukin Genetics announced that CEO Lewis H. Bender has resigned from his post and as a member of the board of directors, effective August 23,

Walmart grant supports kids’ oral hygiene education in NY

2012-08-23

A $25,000 Walmart Foundation State Giving Program grant is proving oral care to thousands of children at the North Country Children’s Clinic in Watertown, NY,

G&H Wire merges with Orthodontic Design & Production

2012-08-23

G&H Wire has merged with Orthodontic Design & Production (ODP) of Vista, CA, the companies announced. The merger makes the company the only full-line supplier

Will dental anesthesiology be the next ADA specialty?

2012-08-22

Advocates for dental anesthesiology have embarked on the difficult process of getting it approved as the 10th ADA-recognized specialty. After a May 4 vote by

Water Pik combines sonic toothbrush, water flosser

2012-08-21

Water Pik has introduced the Waterpik Complete Care, which bundles the company’s Waterpik water flosser with the Sensonic Professional Plus toothbrush. The new water flosser

Study: Many bib clips harbor bacteria after disinfection

2012-08-21

A new study has found that 20% to 30% of dental bib clips still harbor bacterial contaminants even after proper disinfection procedures. Researchers at Tufts

Will Ore. city finally fluoridate its water?

2012-08-21

The city council of Portland, OR, is expected to vote to end the city’s run as one of the largest municipalities without fluoridated water, according