Every year 440,000 people in the U.S. die as a result of illness caused by cigarette smoking — deaths that could have been prevented. Dentists

Researchers at Stony Brook University’s School of Dental Medicine and School of Medicine received a $12.5 million five-year grant from the National Institute of Dental

SAN FRANCISCO – Too many dentists are acting like mechanics instead of doctors, according to organizers of the California Dental Association (CDA) fall meeting, which

The California Dental Association (CDA) Foundation is promoting a new oral health campaign at the CDA’s 2008 Fall Scientific Session Conference this week in San

Tapping into the desire to have an attractive smile is the best motivator for improving oral hygiene, and new immigrants are the most receptive to

The power toothbrush company Ultreo this month announced “Share a Smile,” a referral program that rewards both the dentist and the patient. To enroll in

Dentists battle tooth decay and gum disease on a daily basis. Now British researchers have lent them a hand by discovering a new species of

“Pulling Teeth for the Hood,” “Brush Yo Donkey Teeth,” and “Call Big Doc.” These are just some of the songs featured on a CD to

Paradise Dental Technologies has introduced a flosser that can help reduce the time and hassle of flossing for patients with braces, according to the company.

A study published in the Journal of Periodontology (July 2008, Vol. 79:8, pp. 1426-1433) used 51 sets of twins between the ages of 12 and

The FDA has lifted its ban on U.S. imports of Straumann’s Biora brand of regeneration products: Emdogain, PrefGel, and Bone Ceramic, the company announced Tuesday.

Shellacking your redwood deck with resin protects it from rotting, and the same approach may work on the exposed roots of your patients’ teeth. That’s