Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (a-PDT) is effective in treating chronic periodontitis, according to a meta-analysis in Lasers in Medical Science (December 19). In PDT, a light-sensitive
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 28 – Ankylosing spondylitis increases the risk of periodontal disease, German researchers report in the January issue of Annals of
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
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 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,
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
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
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 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, 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
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, a California company known for its FireFly toothbrushes, is challenging kids to come up with the ultimate kid-friendly toothbrush — one that is