New York dentists overcharged the state’s dental plan $1.6 million for scaling and root planing (SRP), according to an audit by New York State Comptroller

Combining antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (PDT) with conventional scaling and root planing (SRP) can improve clinical attachment level and probing depth in patients with chronic periodontitis,

Hu-Friedy has introduced an implant maintenance care starter kit featuring implant-safe probes and scalers, as well as protocol for best practices. The Hu-Friedy Total Solution

Five Rice University students have created a portable dental suction device, an inexpensive, battery-powered version of the vacuum system commonly used in dentists’ offices. Faculty

Hu-Friedy and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) have partnered to honor the 2010 graduating student members of the ADHA. Each graduate received a cobranded

Colgate-Palmolive’s Plax mouthwash was found to be equally as effective as chlorhexidine in reducing bacteria in oral spatter generated during ultrasonic scaling, according to a

The judge in a California lawsuit alleging that Cavitron is unsafe for open surgical procedures has denied a request by Dentsply, the maker of the

A California appeals court has allowed a class-action lawsuit against Dentsply International that alleges dentists who purchased the company’s popular Cavitron ultrasonic scaler were harmed

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) works no better than scaling and root planing for periodontitis, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis in the Journal of Periodontology

DentalEZ has introduced new sonic scalers that it claims are clinically proven to provide a gentle cleaning for patients while removing stubborn calculus deposits and

Confused about treating your patient’s periodontal predicament with partial or full-mouth scaling? There is no significant difference in clinical outcome between the two, so dentists

Attention all hygienists with tired aching fingers! Premier Dental Products Company is now offering a choice of three ergonomic handles on their NV1 Anterior Scaler