Firsthand Technology has received a $3.4 million Small Business Initiative Research grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to research the effectiveness of interactive
In an effort to assist families on Medicaid who have poor access to dental care, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare, manufacturer of Aquafresh and Sensodyne, has
A recent study suggests that routine intake of green tea can help promote healthy teeth and gums. Researchers from Japan analyzed the periodontal health of
Sunstar Americas announced the launch of its GUM PerioBalance daily dental probiotic. PerioBalance comes in a mint-flavored lozenge. “Clinical results have shown a 42% decrease
The XD-2 diode laser. Image courtesy of Lares Research. Lares Research has introduced the XD-2 diode laser, a portable laser system intended for soft-tissue procedures,
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has developed a version of its Sensodyne ProNamel toothpaste specifically for children, according to the company. ProNamel for Children offers the same enamel
Dental irrigation jets can play a key role in eliminating harmful oral biofilms, according to a study by researchers from the University of Southern California
People rank their smile and appearance of teeth as the most important aspect of their personal appearance, according to a consumer survey by ICOM Information
Smoking, diabetes, and genetics are some of the usual suspects behind gum disease. Now a study in the February issue of the Journal of Periodontology
West Coast University in Southern California is now offering a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree program, according to the university. West Coast joins
Children’s Dental Health Month (CDHM) is bringing the ADA’s message of good oral habits to millions of kids this month, and free dental care to
An acid produced in the mouth due to gum disease can cause HIV to develop into full-blown AIDS, a Japanese researcher told Agence France Presse
