A team of Japanese researchers has demonstrated that the bacterium Streptococcus salivarius, a nonbiofilm-forming and otherwise harmless inhabitant of the oral cavity, actually inhibits the
Bacterin International Holdings, a developer of bone graft material and anti-infective coatings for medical applications, is set to acquire Robinson MedSurg, a medical device distribution
Insufficient cleaning could lead to a buildup of potentially pathogenic microbes on orthodontic retainers, according to a study by researchers from University College London Eastman
Caries continues to rank as the most widespread public health issue for California children, according to the California Dental Hygienists’ Association (CDHA). The warning comes
Heraeus has added new bleach shades to three of its denture teeth product lines: Premium, Mondial, and Artic. The addition of the new shades will
Septodont has acquired the OraVerse product line from Novalar Pharmaceuticals, the companies announced today. OraVerse is the first local anesthesia reversal agent to gain U.S.
Innovative BioCeramix, a Canadian firm developing nanocomposite cements for dental and orthopedic applications, has received nearly $750,000 from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial
SAN DIEGO – Wearing jewelry under gloves should be prohibited by all dental practices due to risks of tearing, leakage, and microbial cross-contamination, according to
SAN DIEGO – A four-year clinical study of N’Durance, a nanohybrid composite developed by Septodont, has produced “excellent” results so far for anterior restorations when
Henry Schein has expanded its offering of Acclean prophy paste to include new flavors. Flavor selections include mint, bubble gum, cherry, raspberry, cinnamon, tangerine, vanilla,
Tom’s of Maine has announced the five winning mobile dental clinics in its 2011 Dental Health for All (DHFA) program. Determined by public vote, these
Smiles Across Minnesota expanded its statewide preventive dental program to the Moorhead School District on March 10, the organization announced. The program will help improve
