A significant proportion of dental bib clips harbor bacteria from the patient, dental clinician, and the environment even after the clips undergo standard disinfection procedures,
To help Canadians succeed with a confident, radiant smile, Crest and Oral-B have partnered with Dress for Success in Canada. The not-for-profit organization’s mission is
The Oklahoma Board of Dentistry is asking prosecutors to file criminal charges against a Tulsa oral surgeon who was cited as a health “menace” after
Going forward, Heraeus Kulzer’s communications with dental professionals will emphasize the message “Giving a Hand to Oral Health,” conveying its support for dental practices and
Tom’s of Maine has introduced its new Naturally Clean toothbrush made with a plant-based handle from renewable castor oil plants instead of petroleum. It also
Smokers have a richer population of microbes associated with periodontal disease than nonsmokers, according to research presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research
The dental hygiene program at Prairie State College (PSC) in Chicago Heights, IL, has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements” by
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has two new “Super Sponsorship” partners in Air Techniques and Biolase. OSAP’s membership program unites a committed
Maine House Speaker Mark Eves has sponsored a bill, LD 1230, designed to address the state’s dentist shortage with midlevel providers (MLPs), according to an
Annual medical costs are lower by nearly $4,000 for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis and $2,400 for pregnant women when treated for periodontal disease, according to
O’Hehir University, an online educational institution, has launched a program for hygienists with a certificate or associate’s degree to earn a Bachelor of Science degree
Results of a three-year Cigna dental study, presented at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) conference in Seattle, support the association between treated periodontal