MedActive Oral Pharmaceuticals has launched a protocol trial using patients with Sjögren’s syndrome to test its products for relief of xerostomia. Xerostomia is caused by

The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) is applauding the passage of a new law that allows dental hygienists working in certain facilities to work

Drinking milk after eating sugary breakfast cereal reduces plaque acid levels and may prevent damage to tooth enamel, according to a study in the Journal

Peridontal disease can significantly impact a person’s overall quality of life, according to a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology (July 29, 2013).

A sensor embedded in a tooth could one day help track a person’s daily eating, drinking, smoking, coughing, and speaking habits. Researchers from National Taiwan

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a new patent to Biolase for technology related to the delivery of sterile water. U.S. Patent No.

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is offering free Web-based tool kits designed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. The tool kits

Walmart is now an underwriter of National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF): America’s ToothFairy. Walmart is also partnering with Crest and Oral-B Kids to help

Oral Health America (OHA) is gearing up for its fourth annual Fall for Smiles campaign. The campaign, which kicks off September 1, focuses on educating

The U.S. Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined a Washington, DC, dental clinic $61,600 for 26 alleged serious violations. The Smile Center Dental

The Alliance of the ADA is collecting at least 3,000 Head-to-Toe project kits, which it will donate to abused women and children during its annual

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing approval for a quicker method for checking whether steam sterilizers are functioning properly. The Verify