After a month of intense debate, the Louisiana Legislature has unanimously passed legislation that would regulate school-based dentistry. But the final bill falls far short
Coffee extract can inhibit the bacteria that lead to bad breath, according to new research from Tel Aviv University (TAU). “Everybody thinks that coffee causes
In their first draft of legislation to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, Democrats in the House of Representatives propose extending dental coverage to all children
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has named John K. Sullivan, D.D.S., its vice president and future president, according to the Visalia Times-Delta &
All 27 of the most recent graduates of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s dental hygiene major have passed the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam, the college
The U.K. National Health Service is questioning whether dentists should restore lesions in symptomless primary teeth, according to a report from the British Broadcasting Corporation
A probiotic tablet containing a strain of Lactobacillus salivarius suppressed at least one of the bacteria responsible for periodontitis in a randomized controlled study, according
Crown Consumer Brands has announced the relaunch of DentaBurst freshening teeth cleaners. Tthe product will have an improved, longer-lasting fresh mint flavor and new packaging,
Snoasis Medical is initiating limited commercial distribution of BioCover, the first membrane composed of donated amnion tissue — the innermost lining of the placenta —
The National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) has launched a new Web site that features photos and elements that help users understand the mission of
Effective root canal therapy depends on cleaning out all the infected canals. But these canals can be hard to find, let alone negotiate. Often the
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has donated toothpaste sachets, disclosing tablets, toothbrushing charts, stickers, and educational DVDs and tapes to the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation