New AACD president takes the helm

2012-05-20

Ron Goodlin, DDS, has taken over as president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Dr. Goodlin has been involved in the organization since

IntelliDent introduces breathable toothbrush shield

2012-05-17

IntelliDent has introduced the Toothbrush Shield designed to replace plastic snap-on caps that trap and breed bacteria. The shield is disposable, breathable, and fast drying,

AMA: FTC is infringing NC dental board power

2012-05-17

The America Medical Association (AMA) has filed a legal brief challenging the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) antitrust enforcement action against the North Carolina State Board

Study: High-fructose diet sabotages learning, memory

2012-05-16

Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), have demonstrated how a diet steadily high in fructose slows the brain, hampering memory and learning,

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. John Sullivan

2012-05-16

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

Orthodontic fellowship gets ADA accreditation

2012-05-15

The Children’s Hospital Los Angeles craniofacial orthodontic fellowship has become the second program in the U.S. to be awarded full accreditation from the Commission on

Star Group backs Crowns for Kids program

2012-05-15

Star Group is partnering with the Sacramento District Dental Society (SDDS) Foundation and the California Dental Association (CDA) Foundation to support the Crowns for Kids

Swiss dental firm Straumann drills into Brazil

2012-05-15

ZURICH (Reuters) — Swiss dental implants maker Straumann (STMN.S) is buying a 49% stake in Brazil’s Neodent for 260 million Swiss francs ($277 million), a

Drugmaker discontinues pediatric oral sedative

2012-05-15

Pharmaceutical Associates, a South Carolina-based drug manufacturer, has discontinued production of chloral hydrate oral solution, an anesthetic used in pediatric dentistry. The company cited “business

At-home bleaching effective on coffee, cigarette stains

2012-05-14

At-home bleaching using 6% hydrogen peroxide is effective in removing stains caused by coffee or cigarette smoke, according to a new study in the Journal

New law expands role of Kan. hygienists

2012-05-14

The governor of Kansas has signed a new law that expands the scope of duties for dental hygienists, according to an article in the Kansas

BioGaia signs distribution pacts for probiotic products

2012-05-14

BioGaia has signed three exclusive distribution agreements that will take its oral health products into the Czech Republic, South Africa, and the Benelux region of