Frequent gum chewing is associated with higher salivary flow rates and lower caries severity, according to a study in Caries Research (July 18, 2012, Vol.

Plackers has released GentleSlide flossers for cleaning between closely spaced teeth. The floss uses shred-resistant polytetrafluoroethylene floss technology and is gentle on sensitive gums, according

A patient has tested positive for hepatitis C after being treated by a Colorado oral surgeon who allegedly reused needles and syringes. The man, who

HydraBrush has released its second-generation power toothbrush, the 30 Second Smile Platinum. The product brushes six tooth surfaces of the upper and lower teeth simultaneously,

As I read through Dr. Jay Friedman’s opinion piece, “Is the ADA’s midlevel provider economic analysis fair?” written in response to the July 25 ADA

The ADA studies on the economic viability of alternative dental providers released this week have more holes in them than a slice of Swiss cheese.

ABC’s “The View” has issued a clarification of its July 16 apology to dental hygienists for a segment on the show that misportrayed the education

NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed ban on large sodas is expected to pass in September, but that didn’t deter hundreds

Jennifer Bartek, MS, LDH, CDA, instructor in dental hygiene at the University of Southern Indiana (USI), has been appointed by Gov. Mitch Daniels to a

Sixteen dental organizations have asked the White House to commission a U.S. Surgeon General’s report on relationships between specific dietary practices and oral diseases. “We

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), an independent regulator of the advertising industry in the U.K., is taking issue with an advertisement for Colgate-Palmolive’s Colgate Total

The ABC television show “The View” has issued an apology of sorts over comments made last week on its show about the educational requirements and