It is time for re-evaluation and restructuring of the hygiene department. A high percentage of the adult population has some form of periodontal disease. Therefore,
COLOGNE, Germany – Friday, Day Four of the 2013 International Dental Show (IDS): The sun was shining as I rode the train to the convention
COLOGNE, Germany – Up early again Thursday to get ready for another busy day. The snow was coming down as I boarded the train to
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow dental hygienists to perform routine fillings and extractions and thus improve access to oral healthcare for
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that will keep the federal government running through the end of September but that also blocks funding
Tom’s of Maine has created a new informational tool to help people learn about the company’s relationship with ingredients, packaging, waste, water, energy, and community.
Practices must reinforce the fact that maintaining excellent oral health is a continuing process throughout a patient’s life. Recare appointments are the key to improving
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft recommendations to medical product manufacturers for providing consumers with accurate information about products that are
Los Angeles was named the No. 1 city in the U.S. for flossing, with nearly 45% of survey respondents saying they floss at least once
A woman is suing the retailer and importer behind the counterfeit Colgate-Palmolive toothpaste she purchased, which she claims gave her gastroenteritis, according to a report
Bacteria flowing through medical devices form biofilms that then trap more bacteria, ultimately creating a net-like barrier that can clog water lines, tubes, and filters
A survey of state Medicaid early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment (EPSDT) guidelines shows there is a reasonable level of adherence across the U.S.
