Tooth loss can damage health, experts warn

2009-05-20

A recent national survey of more than 50,000 adults showed that half have at least one missing tooth, according to the American Academy of Implant

Louisiana school dentistry bill stalls

2009-05-19

A bill to ban dentistry in Louisiana schools narrowly missed passage last week after an hour of heated debate on the floor of the state

New Komet instruments have depth markings

2009-05-18

Komet USA is introducing three new diamond instruments with specific depth markings, the company announced this week. These instruments are intended to safely reduce the

British foundation links dental hygiene and flu

2009-05-18

The British Dental Health Foundation is warning that bad oral hygiene could increase the spread of the H1N1 flu, according to the Bucks Herald newspaper.

Unimed-Midwest launches disposable face shield

2009-05-17

Unimed-Midwest this week launched a disposable face shield that provides greater protection than paper or fabric masks, according to the company. Splash Shield Lite consists

New Iowa law will extend kids’ dental coverage

2009-05-17

Iowa Gov. Chet Culver will sign a bill expanding the state’s hawk-i (Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa) program into law on May 19, the

Ask Marty: What is the easiest and most comfortable way to give a palatal injection?

2009-05-17

Q: What is the easiest and most comfortable way to give a palatal injection? A: Many dentists think that a palatal injection has to hurt

Midmark to close New York facility

2009-05-17

Midmark announced that it is shutting down its Orchard Park, NY, facility and shifting its dental and veterinary divisions to its manufacturing facility in Versailles,

Regulators eye link between denture cream and zinc toxicity

2009-05-17

Regulatory authorities and dental associations are examining reports that overuse of zinc-based denture adhesives may cause neurological damage. While a direct causal link has not

Gum disease not tied to pregnancy risks

2009-05-13

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 14 – Contrary to earlier reports, gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease, does not appear to be associated

GlaxoSmithKline launches PoliCare program for dentists, denture patients

2009-05-12

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare has launched the PoliCare outreach program, designed to help bridge the gap between patient and professional by helping consumers better understand life

ADA Foundation hosts pediatric gala

2009-05-12

The ADA Foundation hosted its second annual Give Kids A Smile awards event at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, on May 12. The