National Dentex appoints new CEO
2010-10-14
David L. Brown, CEO of National Dentex, has retired from the company, and the board of directors has appointed Steven E. Casper to take his
dental specialties
Canada declares BPA toxic, sets stage for more bans
2010-10-14
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada has declared bisphenol A to be a toxic chemical, prompting calls for far-reaching curbs on the industrial chemical that is used
Dr. Fresh launches mouthwash for dry mouth
2010-10-13
Dr. Fresh has launched a new natural mouthwash, Orazyme, for dry mouth. The mouthwash formula features seven natural oral enzymes that remain bioactive through an
Which U.S. cities have the worst oral health?
2010-10-13
St. Louis is the U.S. city with the worst oral health, according to an article in Men’s Health magazine. The ranking is based on several
ASMS names new president
2010-10-13
>The American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS) has named Steven Buchman, M.D., a professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery and neurosurgery at the University of
New iPhone app motivates children to brush teeth
2010-10-13
A newly launched iPhone application provides guidance and motivation to children for brushing their teeth. Developed by German psychiatrist Einhardt Illing, the new toothbrushing motivator
Did you miss these new products at the ADA meeting?
2010-10-13
The weather was pleasant and so was the mood around the exhibit hall during the 51st ADA Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition, held October
Regular dental visits can decrease piercing infections
2010-10-12
Patients with tongue and lip piercings should be encouraged to visit the dentist regularly to protect against the risk of infections and other issues related
Vive Vita toothbrush labels ease confusion
2010-10-12
Vive Vita has introduced Toothbands, toothbrush-identifying labels to help avoid the spread of germs by clearly displaying which toothbrush belongs to which child, according to
Birner opens new implant center in Denver
2010-10-12
Birner Dental Management has opened a new Vantage Dental Implant Center in Denver, the company announced. The center will provide custom-designed dental implants with a
HHS invests $727M in community health centers
2010-10-11
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $727 million to 143 community health centers across the country to address construction and
AAOMS study supports third-molar removal
2010-10-11
Substantial evidence strengthens the link between third-molar removal and overall patient health, according to a consortium of international experts who will present their findings at