ADA supports NYC’s proposed beverage ban

2012-06-03

The ADA is applauding New York City’s proposed ban on large servings of soda and sugary beverages. While the ban may not pass, the proposal

Study IDs ‘quantifiable parameters’ for aesthetic dentistry

2012-05-31

A team of German researchers has identified seven quantifiable parameters that can be used for the assessment of dentofacial aesthetics, according to a literature review

Delta Dental grant aids Maine kids’ oral health

2012-05-30

The Northeast Delta Dental Foundation has awarded a grant to Oral Health America, a national nonprofit organization, that will give school oral healthcare programs a

NJ Society of Periodontists now on social media

2012-05-30

The New Jersey Society of Periodontists (NJSP) recently launched a social media program to connect consumers and other healthcare professionals with New Jersey’s board-certified periodontists,

Heraeus offers 3-year warranty on Artic teeth

2012-05-30

Heraeus Kulzer is now offering a three-year warranty on its economy-priced Artic brand of denture teeth. Previously, this warranty was only available on Heraeus’ premium-priced

SciCan offers direct-to-drain system for autoclaves

2012-05-30

SciCan has expanded its Statim brand with the STATFlow, a direct-to-drain system designed for use with the Statim 2000 and 5000 casette autoclaves. With the

Fluoride debate returns to Wichita, Kan.

2012-05-30

The fluoride debate is heating up again this week in Wichita, KS, the fourth largest city in the U.S. without fluoridated water. Two organizations —

AAPD welcomes new president

2012-05-29

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) inducted Joel Berg, DDS, as its newest president during its 65th Annual Session in San Diego on May

Ancient tongue health concept behind new app

2012-05-29

An ancient Chinese system of medicine using the appearance of the tongue to determine the body’s health has been adapted by University of Missouri (MU)

Study: Women’s hormonal changes impact oral health

2012-05-29

Hormonal changes that take place during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause can influence women’s oral health, according to a study in Oral Health & Preventive

Study: Care tough to obtain for cleft palate kids

2012-05-28

A survey that examined barriers to support and services to North Carolina mothers of children with orofacial clefts found that 40% have had difficulty accessing

Pacific Dental partners with NCOHF to help at-risk kids

2012-05-24

National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF): America’s ToothFairy will become the primary charitable partner for the Pacific Dental Services-affiliated My Kid’s Dentist/Every Kid’s Dentist offices,