Sustained population growth and increasing concerns about the importance of oral hygiene are creating a dynamic market for the toothpaste industry. The global toothpaste market

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Oct 30 – Symptoms of gum disease are common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and may be an independent marker

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Oct 23 – Among nursing home residents, having a nursing aide help them maintain good oral hygiene lowers the odds of

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare will purchase Biotene, a leading dry mouth treatment, from Laclede for $170 million, the company announced. The transaction is subject to

Certain flavors of Cadbury’s sugar-free chewing gums — Trident, Dentyne Ice, and Stride — have received the ADA Seal of Acceptance, according to a Cadbury

SAN ANTONIO – While Americans deem the smile the most important physical attribute, a surprising 37% don’t know that poor oral health has been associated

Nuvora has introduced Salese, a soft lozenge for dry mouth sufferers that delivers moisture-retaining and bacteria-fighting ingredients for an hour or longer, according to a

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Oct 10 – Over-the-counter mouthwashes really do kill bad breath, although some may stain the tongue and teeth, at least temporarily,

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Johnson & Johnson has introduced the New Reach Ultraclean Toothbrush and Floss, which provide superior plaque removal, according to the company. New Reach Ultraclean Floss

Dentists can make many patients happy by lengthening their crowns, according to James Kohner, D.D.S., a Scottsdale, AZ, periodontist who specializes in the procedure. “We