Whether children receive regular dental care is strongly associated with their parents’ history of seeking dental care, according to a new study in Pediatrics (February

Advances in tissue engineering are offering the promise of being able to restore lost bone and periodontal tissue following periodontal disease. Even when the infection

Increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids may decrease the risk of periodontal disease, according to a new study published in Nutrition (January 25, 2010). Masanori

The Spondylitis Association of America (SAA), the largest nonprofit organization in the U.S. dedicated to seeking a cure for ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases, is

Tom’s of Maine is taking an online vote to determine which five U.S. dental clinics should split $100,000 in project sponsorship funding as part of

February is Pet Dental Health month, and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is encouraging all dog and cat owners to regularly brush their pet’s

Colgate-Palmolive reported a 27% increase in net income for its 2009 fiscal fourth quarter (end-December 31) compared to the same period of 2008, thanks in

While gum disease has long been associated with possible adverse outcomes of pregnancy, the first documented case linking pregnancy-associated gingivitis with the death of an

Defend+Plus prophy paste. Image courtesy of Mydent. Mydent International has introduced a prophy paste containing “balanced ingredients for maximum stain removal with minimal enamel loss.”

Oragenics has launched EvoraKids, the first probiotic-based, all-natural oral care chewable created to promote oral health for children 3-10 years old. Featuring a Wild Very

A Nebraska dentist has helped create a dental gel that can be used to clean pet’s teeth, according to a news story by KETV. The

Parents should use toothpastes that contain fluoride with a minimum concentration of 1,000 parts per million (ppm) to prevent tooth decay in their children, according