Long ago, when mastodons marched and saber-tooth tigers prowled, human beings rarely got cavities. Evidence from prehistoric human teeth suggests that a low-sugar diet deprived
Children given an oral syrup containing xylitol may be less likely to develop decay in their baby teeth, according to a study in the July
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare has released new data on the future of edentulism, highlighting the key roles dental professionals must play in providing quality oral healthcare
A Medical College of Georgia (MCG) researcher is developing a new nanotechnology technique he hopes will extend the longevity of composite restorations. With a two-year,
The last batter still isn’t out. Foes in a Louisiana battle over school-based dentistry are dusting themselves off after tussling their way to compromise legislation
Medactive Oral Pharmaceuticals has entered into a license and supply agreement with WhiteHill Oral Technologies that gives Medactive exclusive rights to produce and market a
Tel Aviv University (TAU) researchers have developed a pocket-sized breath test they say can detect malodorous bacteria in the mouth and alert people that they
Mississippi has mandated community water fluoridation, partly as a result of research by dentists pursuing degrees in public health, according to the University of North
Discus Dental has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles federal court against BSML, charging BSML with breach of contract and violating Discus trademark rights, the
A jury has ruled in favor of Ormco, a subsidiary of Danaher, in its patent infringement case against Align Technology, the company announced. The jury
Zila has entered into a deal to be acquired by Tolmar Holding, a privately held pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing, and commercial operations company. Under terms
Milestone Scientific has announced that it is refining its marketing strategy to gain greater access to the international dental markets for the STA Single Tooth