Oolong tea polyphenols help prevent dental caries

2011-08-08

Oolong tea, a popular traditional Chinese beverage, may help prevent caries in humans by inhibiting dental plaque, according to a presentation last month at the

Young Innovations sees higher Q2 sales, income

2011-08-08

Young Innovations reported sales of $27.3 million for the second quarter of 2011 (end-June 30), a 6% increase over sales of $25.8 million for the

Porcelain laminate veneers shine in 7-year study

2011-08-08

Porcelain laminate veneers are a predictable and successful treatment approach that also maximizes the preservation of sound tooth structures, according to a new study in

Hygienists could play role in nursing home oral care

2011-08-08

Dental hygienists should play a more prominent role in providing dental care to residents of elderly care facilities, according to a study in Community Dental

Irish dentists address teeth-whitening risks

2011-08-08

The Irish Dental Association (IDA) is warning patients of the danger of many teeth-whitening products, saying many of them range from useless to dangerous. The

European dental implant market to hit $2B by 2015

2011-08-07

The European market for dental implants will show significant growth to $2 billion by 2015, and large variations between dental implant markets in various countries

P&G toothbrush, toothpaste sales up in 2011

2011-08-04

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has reported net sales of $20.9 billion for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2011 (end-June 30), up 10% from net sales

Magnolia bark gum reduces oral bacteria

2011-08-04

Sugar-free chewing gum containing magnolia bark extract (MBE) has a positive effect on oral health, including reducing salivary mutans streptococci, according to a new study

Do some people suffer from ‘bleachorexia’?

2011-08-04

Teeth whitening has become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, but some people may be overstepping the line in their quest for the perfect

Ad Council, dental coalition team on oral health campaign

2011-08-03

The Ad Council is collaborating with a coalition of more than 20 U.S. dental organizations to conduct a three-year oral health literacy campaign to improve

Colgate Q2 profits up 9.5%

2011-08-03

Colgate-Palmolive has reported worldwide net sales of $4.2 billion in the second fiscal quarter of 2011 (end-June 30), an increase of 9.5% over net sales

Poor Aussie kids have 70% more caries than the wealthy

2011-08-02

Echoing conditions in the U.S., two reports released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) reveal some alarming trends in the oral