Ga. civil rights leaders want to end water fluoridation
2011-04-14
Former United Nations Ambassador and Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young and Pastor Gerald Durley, PhD, are calling for the repeal of Georgia’s fluoridation law. In a
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Survey shows Wash. oral health successes, challenges
2011-04-14
The rate of caries among children in Washington state in 2010 remains as high as it was in 2005, but untreated decay is at an
Mothers’ use of xylitol helps prevent kids’ caries
2011-04-14
Add another virtue to the list of xylitol’s benefits: Mothers who use it will reduce the risk of their children developing caries over the long
Patients use YouTube to find ortho treatment info
2011-04-14
The Internet is becoming an important source of medical information, but how accurate is the information? A new study has found that a large number
Venus White now available in 50-syringe packs
2011-04-13
Heraeus is now offering its Venus White Pro take-home tooth-whitening gel in 50-syringe packs. Venus White Pro is available in 16%, 22%, and 35% carbamide
Heraeus to give away iPads at AACD meeting
2011-04-13
Heraeus will raffle off three Apple iPads during the upcoming American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) meeting in Boston, May 18-21. The promotion is open
Researchers to study why Aussie kids have poor oral health
2011-04-13
The University of Adelaide has been awarded $1.3 million Australian ($1.37 million U.S.) to investigate the cause behind Australian children’s poor oral health. John Spencer,
Drug-dependent patients report poor oral health
2011-04-13
The majority of individuals with substance-dependence problems report having poor oral health, according to a new study in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment (April
Is chocolate milk a dental-friendly snack?
2011-04-12
Many dentists are beginning to support nutrition experts’ position that chocolate milk is not a suitable snack for children, ABC News reported — despite the
U.S. to see 36% increase in hygienists through 2018
2011-04-12
The number of dental hygienists is expected to rise 36% through 2018, according to recent data disclosed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This
Mom’s gum disease treatment safe for baby
2011-04-12
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Pregnant women can safely be treated for gum infections without having to worry about their baby’s health, according to a
Delcam to debut ‘open’ implantology system in U.S.
2011-04-12
Delcam will launch its complete open system for the design and manufacture of dental implant restorations in the U.S. at the Western States Conference of
