The formation of dental plaque involves a rather sequential pattern of bacterial colonization. As the teeth erupt or are cleaned, surfaces of the enamel are

Oklahoma health officials now say 70 people who were patients of Tulsa oral surgeon W. Scott Harrington, DMD, have tested positive for hepatitis C. A

Kenneth Wright, DMD, MPH, Kaiser Permanente Northwest’s executive director of dental services, has announced plans to cut periodontal hygienists who provide specialized care for patients

Dux Dental has added a new size to its PeelVue+ sterilization pouch product line. The new PeelVue+ Teal pouch measures 7 1/8 x 13 13/16

To ensure that pregnant women receive appropriate and necessary oral care, the Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) has collaborated with several organizations to produce a

A Long Island, NY, periodontist has partnered with numerous interdental brush manufacturers to establish the Interdental Brush Buyers’ Club (IBBC). Formed by periodontist Paul Crane,

Do toothbrushes need to be replaced after you suffer from a cold, the flu, or a bout of strep throat? Not always, according to a

The alarm sounds and you hit the snooze button — multiple times. Finally, looking at the clock, you realize you have exactly 23 minutes to

A strong connection exists between the food people eat and their oral health, according to an updated position paper from the Academy of Nutrition and

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), in collaboration with the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), has published a series of consensus reports that analyze the

Theobromine, an organic compound found in chocolate, remineralizes and hardens tooth enamel at a greater rate than fluoride, according to a new study in Caries

The cost of blood tests for thousands of patients treated by a Tulsa, OK, oral surgeon who has been accused of potentially exposing his patients