Candibell has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for a device parents can use to track their children’s toothbrushing habits. Truthbrush also allows dentists to

A U.K.-based dentist has launched a children’s dental game to create awareness about dental decay and ways to prevent it. Dentist Dr. Buds developed the game

The Epic Hygiene laser from Biolase meets guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which recommends banning the use of ultrasonic

The Pokémon Co. has released an oral health and gaming app called Pokémon Smile that encourages children to develop good brushing habits. Pokémon Smile uses

Direct-to-consumer orthodontics company SmileDirectClub is disrupting the industry again, debuting a new, complete line of oral care products that will be sold exclusively at Walmart’s

The ADA has brought back the character of Hermey the Elf from the Christmas classic “Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer” to promote oral care for good

Chewing sugar-free gum may help reduce the further development of dental cavities in children, according to a systematic review published November 19 in the Journal

Scaling and root planing plus adjuvant treatments effectively lower blood glucose levels in nonsmoking patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic periodontitis, according to a

An 11-year-old California girl had an anaphylactic reaction to milk protein from a prescription toothpaste, according to a published report in Allergic Living. She died

Data support the use of fluoride in toothpaste to prevent decay, but there is no standardization of fluoride levels in toothpaste. Researchers performed an updated,

CHIGAGO – The end of February may be nearing, but it’s not too late to celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month in your practice. John S.

Almost 80% of U.S. children and adolescents began brushing their teeth at or before their first birthday, according to a new report from the U.S.