GBAS program helps victims of domestic violence

2011-09-08

Eligible adults are being invited to apply for Give Back A Smile (GBAS), a U.S. program that restores damaged smiles for survivors of domestic violence.

Lares launches high-speed handpiece line

2011-09-08

Lares Research is introducing Quest, a new line of American-made high-speed handpieces that will be available exclusively through national, regional, and local U.S. dental dealers.

Mrs. Globe pageant showcases Opalescence

2011-09-08

Opalescence (Ultradent Products) was a sponsor of the 2011 Mrs. Globe Pageant on August 27, 2011, in Rancho Mirage, CA, where more 40 delegates from

FDA advisers consider time limit for bone drugs

2011-09-08

ADELPHI, Md. (Reuters) – U.S. health advisers are considering a time limit for taking a class of drugs used by millions of women to prevent

Biomet 3i unveils smartphone app

2011-09-07

Biomet 3i, a manufacturer of dental implants, abutments, and related products, has developed a free informational app for the iPad and iPhone, Android, and Blackberry

AAPD releases oral health DVD for parents, caregivers

2011-09-07

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has developed an educational DVD for parents and caregivers that emphasizes the importance of oral health. The AAPD

Ga. dental board mulls direct supervision of hygienists

2011-09-07

The Georgia Board of Dentistry wants to adopt a proposal requiring that hygienists who provide basic preventive dental services in schools, community health centers, and

CDA explores xerostomia in Sept. journal

2011-09-07

The September issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association takes an in-depth look at xerostomia (dry mouth), from preventive measures and management to

Report: Hygiene market topped $1.6B in 2010

2011-09-06

The U.S. dental hygiene market topped $1.6 billion in 2010 and is expected to grow to more than $2 billion by 2017, according to a

Oct. is National Dental Hygiene Month

2011-09-06

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) will once again collaborate with the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company to promote National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM) in October.

Swimming in acidic pool nearly destroys man’s teeth

2011-09-05

It took a bevy of specialists and faculty members at the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry to unravel the mystery of how a

Oral care peptide patented for bone regeneration

2011-09-05

Kane Biotech, a biotechnology company engaged in the development and commercialization of products that prevent and remove microbial biofilms, has developed and patented a new