Study finds over 9,000 genes involved in gingivitis

2009-12-21

Nearly one-third of the human genome is involved with the onset and healing process associated with gingivitis, according to a new study in the Journal

Survey: Oral care lacking in pregnant women

2009-12-20

Pregnant women and babies are not getting enough dental care, according to the results of a survey commissioned by Delta Dental Plans Association. The association

Organogenesis seeks FDA clearance for CelTx

2009-12-20

Organogenesis has filed a premarket approval application (PMA) with the FDA for its CelTx product, a living cellular construct for oral soft-tissue regeneration. If approved,

New medical emergency law targets dental offices

2009-12-17

Illinois has become the first state in the U.S. to enact a law requiring all dental offices in Illinois to have a written medical emergency

Financial concerns stall NJ water fluoridation efforts

2009-12-17

A bill to mandate fluoride in community drinking water recently cleared the New Jersey Senate health committee but may not be implemented because of economic

Global study finds British kids have best teeth

2009-12-14

The Economist is reporting that children in Britain and Germany have the healthiest teeth, according to data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Researchers try customized implant technique

2009-12-14

Researchers at Mid Sweden University, Uppsala University, and Mälarsjukhuset Hospital in Eskilstuna have developed a technique for customizing implants to each patient, according to a

OraMetrix raises $8.1 million in equity funding

2009-12-13

OraMetrix, a developer of technology designed to improve the experience of wearing orthodontic braces, has raised $8.1 million in equity funding, according to a story

New mouthwash offers targeted caries protection

2009-12-10

A research team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) has developed a new mouthwash formulation that may provide long-term protection against tooth decay.

Dr. Fresh sponsors toothbrush design contest for kids

2009-12-10

Dr. Fresh, a California company known for its FireFly toothbrushes, is challenging kids to come up with the ultimate kid-friendly toothbrush — one that is

Reline, rebase, or remake: The denture dilemma

2009-12-09

It’s 4 p.m. on a Friday and Mr. Smith has just stormed in demanding another “adjustment” of his eight-year-old dentures. You’ve repeatedly recommended new, implant-retained

Biolase gains FDA clearance for calculi removal

2009-12-08

Biolase Technology has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its Waterlase MD laser system for removal of subgingival