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

Glidewell launches mini-implant system

2011-04-11

Glidewell Laboratories has introduced the Inclusive Mini Implant System, small-diameter, self-tapping titanium implants that have been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for

Branam inks distribution deal with drugstore.com

2011-04-11

Branam Oral Health Technologies has signed a national distribution contract with drugstore.com, giving Branam direct access to more than 3 million online customers for its