Oragenics gets $500K government grant
2010-06-14
Oragenics, makers of ProBiora probiotic treatment for oral diseases, has received a National Science Foundation grant of $500,000 to support its research into a new
infection control
Patients, volunteers contract hepatitis at free dental clinic
2010-06-08
Three patients and two volunteers participating in a free dental clinic in West Virginia last summer contracted acute hepatitis B afterward, and health officials are
Forsyth Institute contributes to microbiome project
2010-06-07
Scientists from the Forsyth Institute have provided more oral bacteria to the Human Microbiome Project than any other organization, according to the institute. The project
Start-up targets antibiotics for perio disease
2010-05-06
PolyBiotics, which is developing a device for more efficient administration of antibiotics for periodontal disease, has pulled in $175,000 in a seed funding round. The
New probiotic toothpaste battles oral bacteria
2010-04-19
Designs for Health has launched a probiotic toothpaste that does not include fluoride, abrasives, food dye, or preservatives. The dentifrice, PerioBiotic, contains Lactobacillus paracasei, which
FDA reviewing safety of chemical used in toothpaste
2010-04-12
With new research indicating that triclosan — a chemical found in toothpaste and many other consumer products — may disrupt the endocrine system and create
Tuttnauer unveils pre, postvacuum autoclave
2010-03-31
Sterilization and infection control device manufacturer Tuttnauer has introduced the Elara 11 pre- and postvacuum autoclave, the company announced. The Elara 11 autoclave. Image courtesy
Chlorhexidine improves gingival health in orthodontic patients
2010-03-29
Chlorhexidine varnish can reduce the presence of oral bacteria and related gingival inflammation and enamel decalcification in orthodontic patients, according to a study in the
New OSAP website features infection-control information
2010-03-28
The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has launched a new website that gives dental professionals access to up-to-the-minute research-based information on infection control
OSAP offers tools to help justify meeting costs
2010-03-18
The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) is taking a unique approach to supporting infection control professionals who want to attend the 2010 OSAP
3 dental firms now one global product supplier
2010-02-22
SciCan, a Canadian manufacturer of infection control products and solutions with subsidiaries in the U.S., Germany, and Switzerland, has merged with German dental product manufacturer
NYU and Sandia researchers to classify oral bacteria
2010-01-10
Although the destructive effects of oral bacteria in producing dental caries, periodontal disease, and other infectious conditions are well known, the identities of many of