Survey: Canadians admit to poor oral hygiene habits
2010-03-08
A majority of Canadians say their smile is important, yet few follow oral care regimens of regular brushing, flossing, and rinsing, according to the Crest
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Mydent launches lightweight handpieces
2010-03-07
Mydent International has introduced two lightweight high-speed handpieces. The new Defend handpieces feature a four-hole quick-release connection with 360° swivel intended to reduce hand fatigue,
Fla. battle over advertising of dental credentials isn’t over
2010-03-07
The state of Florida will reimburse the American Academy of Implant Dentistry $725,000 for legal costs stemming from a lawsuit over dentists’ rights to advertise
Iowa DHS launches first dental-only plan for kids
2010-03-07
The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) has launched the nation’s first dental-only program for underinsured children in low- to modest-income families, according to an
GlaxoSmithKline issues recall notice for Poligrip in Japan
2010-03-07
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is recalling Poligrip denture creams that contain zinc from the Japanese market, according to news reports. Concerns about toxicity from the zinc in
Patients, dentists like OraVerse, survey shows
2010-03-04
A majority of patients and dentists gave favorable assessments of the drug OraVerse (phentolamine mesylate), which reverses the effects of local anesthesia, according to a
Adhesively luted ceramic veneers yield long-term success
2010-03-04
Adhesively luted silica-based veneers and crowns can yield clinical long-term success even on structurally compromised teeth, according to a study presented at the American Association
United Treatment Centers to become UTC AquaFree
2010-03-04
United Treatment Centers is planning to change its name to UTC AquaFree to better reflect its focus on waterless toothbrushes, the company announced. “Changing our
Researchers ID gene specific to cleft lip and cleft palate
2010-03-04
An international team of researchers has identified a gene that plays a major role in cleft lip and cleft palate, according to a study published
Wash. hopes tamper-resistant paper will curb prescription fraud
2010-03-04
To curb prescription fraud and abuse, the state of Washington will require all prescriptions to be printed on tamper-resistant paper with ink that changes color
Hu-Friedy sends essay winners to Chicago Midwinter
2010-03-03
Hu-Friedy acknowledged the work of two dental hygienists by sponsoring their trip to attend the 2010 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The company conducted a
Researchers: Don’t touch that carious dentin
2010-03-03
WASHINGTON, DC – Contrary to decades of tradition, dentists should leave carious dentin untouched in many lesions, researchers said Wednesday at the American Association for