Despite thousands of published studies on the role of midlevel providers (MLPs) in dentistry, there is not enough scientific evidence to support the use of

More than 40 dental students from the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles recently provided care at a Kenyan dental clinic where they

Few pictures in history are as enigmatic as the 1945 photo depicting a sailor kissing a nurse in New York’s Times Square. The picture was

Scientists who mapped the genome for the oral probiotic BLIS (bacteriocin-like inhibitory substance) K12 found no negative traits, which supports the safety of the strain,

A new systematic review has found that pregnant women who are at high risk for preterm birth and have periodontal disease may be able to

Dr. Fresh has announced its acquisition of Reach brand manual toothbrushes from the Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division of McNeil-PPC. The sale includes rights

Educating patients about gum disease Periodontal disease is often perceived as an “invisible” disease by patients because it is relatively painless and asymptomatic, especially in

Dux Dental has donated 575 boxes of Bib-Eze disposal bib holders for the Give Kids A Smile campaign to be used at free U.S. pediatric

Yulex, an agricultural-based biomaterials company, and Four D Rubber, a U.K.-based manufacturer of latex sheeting for the dental, fitness, clothing, and industrial markets, have developed

Mydent International is offering 4+1 and 5+1 specials on Defend products, including face masks, gloves, dental needles, and other popular products. To qualify for these

Men in their 30s who had inflamed gums caused by severe periodontal disease were three times more likely to suffer from erection problems in a

A new study in the Journal of Periodontal Research (November 30, 2012) has found a significant association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and periodontal disease,