New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch has signed a new law that expands the scope of services that dental hygienists can perform. SB 284 allows certified

Oral Health America (OHA) is preparing to launch its third annual Fall for Smiles public messaging campaign conducted in collaboration with Crest, Oral-B, Patterson Dental,

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is acquiring OraPharma, the maker of Arestin and other oral health products, from private equity firm Water Street Healthcare Partners for approximately

Oragenics, a maker of probiotics designed to enhance oral health for humans and pets, has entered into a five-year contract agreement with Randy Dennin and

A recent survey commissioned by Listerine has found that nearly two-thirds of Canadian children younger than age 12 have had caries, with more than 60%

The Delta Dental Foundation has awarded $32,235 in oral health grants to three Wichita, KS, organizations as part of the company’s Champions contest, according to

Persistent dental plaque may increase the risk of dying early from cancer, according to a Swedish study published in the online journal BMJ Open (June

A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association that measured the long-term effect of six spray disinfectants on nine common types of dental

University of Maryland researchers have discovered how pathogenic bacteria survive in animals and humans, a finding that could produce new ways to fight infections, according

Medline has introduced the BioMask, an antiviral, antimicrobial face mask that the company claims can inactivate 99.99% of laboratory-tested flu viruses. In addition to filtering

A protein in saliva that can be used for the early detection of sepsis cases offers new potential for tracking diseases, according to research from

The ADA is applauding New York City’s proposed ban on large servings of soda and sugary beverages. While the ban may not pass, the proposal