Laser-assisted regeneration technology company Millennium Dental Technologies has pledged to provide free laser treatments to about 100 patients with moderate to severe periodontal disease in
A whale-shaped gadget known as “Swishy,” which was invented by a University of Notre Dame student and aims to help young kids brush their teeth
Saliva diagnostic company Spectrum Solutions has released the new saliva diagnostic test SimplyPerio, which measures periodontal bacteria, caries, and fungal and viral targets. It takes
We live in a powerful information age. No matter what side of any issue you are on, your opinion can be “validated” by finding like-minded
Routine toothbrushing, visiting the dentist regularly, and receiving oral health education may reduce the risk of tooth loss, according to a study recently published in
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Organized dentistry should develop formal guidelines that address the management of periodontal patients with continued inflammation after scaling and root planing, according to a commentary
Combining conventional scaling with an anti-infective drug treatment may improve outcomes for patients with severe periodontitis, according to a commentary published on August 1 in
Dominion National is donating thousands of dental care kits to local clinics and health departments throughout the mid-Atlantic region in recognition of National Children’s Dental
The ADA is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Give Kids A Smile program, which has provided free oral healthcare education and services to more
A novel radiofrequency toothbrush left teeth whiter and worked better against tooth stains than a sonic vibrating toothbrush, according to a study published in the
Oral-B and Procter & Gamble’s Crest plan to mark Children’s Dental Health Month in February by offering awards to pediatric and family dental professionals who
