periodontics

The Evolving Role of Periodontics

Body     Dr. Sayed Mirbod Recently, a physician friend asked me about the functions of the various dental specialties. In response, I briefly summarized

Temple Univ. researchers to assess LANAP protocols

Millennium Dental Technologies (MDT) has completed initial LANAP (laser-assisted new attachment procedure) protocol clinical training and licensure by two periodontal disease researchers at Temple University.

FDA asked to set limits on sugar

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to determine a safe level of added

Hu-Friedy kicks off Gracey contests

In celebration of 100 years of dental hygiene, Hu-Friedy is kicking off two contests: the Oldest Gracey and Gracey Story. Hu-Friedy’s invention of Gracey curettes

Oral-B unveils new power toothbrush

Oral-B has added its newest rechargeable power toothbrush to the Professional Series lineup: the Deep Sweep Triaction. The Triaction toothbrush is the first of its

SmileMakers donates 75K toothbrushes to NCOHF

In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, SmileMakers has committed to donating 75,000 toothbrushes to National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF): America’s ToothFairy. For

Dubai studies health of kids’ teeth

Members of the Dubai Health Authority, which includes dentists and hygienists, are taking a survey of the oral health habits of 5,670 children in Dubai,

DenMat debuts new soft-tissue laser

DenMat has released the SOL soft-tissue desktop laser. The device features a blue aiming beam that contrasts with tissue to enhance visibility and accuracy, according

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