Mydent offers nitrile gloves
2011-08-14
Mydent International has expanded its line of dental gloves with Defend nitrile exam gloves. The powder- and latex-free gloves are puncture-resistant and fingertip-textured for tactile
dental specialties
Probiotic breath mints help whiten teeth
2011-08-14
Nutri-Health Supplements, formulator of the Flora Source Multi-Probiotic, has introduced a once-daily probiotic mint, FloraBright Healthy Breath Mints, designed to whiten teeth and maintain optimal
Saturated fatty acids linked to periodontal disease
2011-08-14
Could filling up on saturated fatty acids (SFA) be bad not only for your body but your teeth as well? The authors of a study
Prestige Dental adds orthodontic supplies
2011-08-11
Prestige Dental Products is now offering orthodontic supplies through its online store. The products offered through Prestige Dental Products’ orthodontics department include brackets, wires, bands,
Teething not linked to high fever, prolonged diarrhea
2011-08-11
High fevers and other potentially serious symptoms in infants should not be written off as normal signs of teething, according to a new study in
Nobel Biocare midyear profits drop 51%
2011-08-11
Swiss implant maker Nobel Biocare reported revenues of 286.4 million euros ($408 million U.S.) for the first half of 2011 (end-June 30), a 1.4% decrease
Calif. water district sued over fluoridation program
2011-08-11
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) is allegedly using an unapproved drug to fulfill its water fluoridation program, according to a lawsuit filed
Another Calif. town considers banning dental amalgam
2011-08-10
Santa Ana, CA, appears to be following in the footsteps of a neighboring Southern California community that last year called for a ban on dental
OSAP appoints director of research, scientific affairs
2011-08-10
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has named Charles John Palenik, PhD, its inaugural director of research and scientific affairs. In this role,
NCOHF announces new board members, 2012 officers
2011-08-09
The National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s Toothfairy (NCOHF) recently welcomed two new board members: Kent Chiu, president of Septodont, and Allison Farey, president of
Dental clinic in Tenn. children’s hospital reopens
2011-08-09
Delta Dental of Tennessee and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, recently celebrated the reopening of the dental clinic located inside the hospital’s
Music reduces cancer patients’ anxiety
2011-08-08
Cancer patients may benefit from sessions with trained music therapists or from listening to music. A new Cochrane systematic review shows using music can reduce