Inconsistent sterilization of dental bib holders resulted in a bacterial load of 70%, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Witten/Herdecke
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has received a $40,000 grant from the American Public Health Association to study the success of the
Georgia lawmakers have introduced legislation that would put more requirements on what dental lab workers tell their dentist customers, according to a story by WTVM.
Do orthodontists perceive significant clinical differences between self-ligating brackets (SLB) and conventional brackets (CB) during treatment? That was the question posed by a team of
Alice DeForest, executive director of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), is retiring after 26 years of service. DeForest joined the AAP as executive director
Zion Health has released a natural toothpaste formulated with calcium montmorillonite, a highly absorbent, detoxifying clay mineral. ClayBrite Extra does not contain fluoride, helps prevent
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a national ad campaign depicting illness and damage caused by smoking and exposure to
An injectable contraceptive administered every three months may be putting women who opt for this method at increased risk for periodontal disease, according to a
Milestone Scientific saw growth in dental instrument and handpiece sales in 2011 domestically, but a decrease in sales internationally and during the fourth quarter of
A remedy for oral pain utilized by the Incas and passed on to their ancestors in the rainforests of Peru is showing promise in early
A new report from the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health revealed that many kids in low-income families are
The campaign includes billboard, radio, and print ads; a website that shows how poor oral health affects a person over a lifetime; and a Facebook