Medline VAPrevent oral care system easier to use
2012-01-04
Medline has enhanced its VAPrevent oral care program, which was created to help clinicians complete oral care on ventilated patients to reduce the risk of
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Probiotic ice cream may help fight caries
2012-01-04
Probiotic ice cream statistically reduced the levels of microorganisms associated with caries in saliva, according to a study in Acta Odontologica Scandinavica (November 2011, Vol.
New Affordable Dentures practice opens in Calif.
2012-01-04
A new Affordable Dentures dental practice has opened in Tracy, CA, which makes this the sixth Affordable Dentures practice in California. Affordable Dentures has 176
Dried licorice root fights tooth decay, gum disease
2012-01-04
Scientists have identified two substances in licorice that kill the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and periodontal disease, according to a study in the
Mass. college gets $1.25M for dental hygiene program
2012-01-03
Cape Cod Community College in West Barnstable, MA, has received $1.25 million toward the renovation of its dental hygiene clinic and classrooms — the largest
Dr. Fresh expands to meet increased demand
2012-01-03
Dr. Fresh is in the process of installing a toothpaste manufacturing facility and expanding its mouthwash production at its Buena Park, CA, headquarters. Sales of
More U.S. periodontists offering IV sedation
2012-01-03
The concerted efforts of U.S. dental schools to offer more IV sedation training for periodontists have had a significant impact on the profession, according to
GEM 21S gains CE Mark for perio, regenerative use
2012-01-03
BioMimetic Therapeutics has received CE Mark approval from the European Union (EU) for its GEM (growth factor enhanced matrix) 21S product, with broader periodontal and
Woman sues Colgate-Palmolive over broken toothbrush
2012-01-02
A Canadian woman has sued Colgate-Palmolive Canada, alleging that one of the company’s toothbrushes broke while she was using it, causing severe injuries to her
Affordable Dentures expands in Texas
2012-01-02
Affordable Dentures has opened its 12th dental practice in Texas. The new facility is located in Friendswood, TX, a suburb of Houston. It is operated
Vident adds high-speed sintering furnace
2012-01-02
Vident is expanding its series of New Generation firing units with the addition of the Vita Zyrcomat 6000 MS, a low-noise, high-speed sintering unit. The
AACD survey: Cosmetic dentistry revenues stable
2012-01-02
Revenues generated from cosmetic dental procedures will likely remain stable, if not increase, in the coming year, according to an industry survey conducted by the
