NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jun 9 – New research shows that oropharyngeal cleansing with chlorhexidine solution is no better than a control solution of potassium

SecureDenture.com is now offering a bleach-free whitening toothpaste, the company announced. “Our market research has indicated that consumers are seeking bleach-free and healthy alternative toothpaste

When John Donne wrote “no man is an island” in the 1600s, I’m sure the term “dental hygienist” never crossed his thoughts. However, the universal

Given the rising rate of caries in children, the dental industry needs to rethink current instructions to parents regarding the use of fluoridated toothpaste for

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) this week released guidelines calling on doctors and dentists to pay more attention to the relationship between periodontitis and

Is the best new approach to preventing caries actually thousands of years old? That’s the implication of recent company-sponsored studies on toothpastes that borrow from

EFE, manufacturers of GoRinse natural mouthwash, is partnering with Practicon to provide dental offices throughout the U.S. and Canada easier access its GoRinse brand products,

Omron Healthcare has introduced the HT-B551 toothbrush, which the company claims is the world’s first electric toothbrush equipped with a three-axis acceleration sensor, according to

Scientists have discovered a genetic relationship between periodontitis and coronary heart disease (CHD), according to research presented at the recent European Society of Human Genetics

5C-Mobile recently launched a mobile application specially designed for oral-health-conscious BlackBerry users. The Bright Smile Toothbrush Timer and Oral Care Guide application includes a toothbrush

Dental hygienists are already allowed to practice independently in the state of Maine, and now a new law could ensure them reimbursement from insurance companies.

The British Dental Health Foundation is warning that bad oral hygiene could increase the spread of the H1N1 flu, according to the Bucks Herald newspaper.