Philips Sonicare is joining the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) to sponsor the Tomorrow’s Smiles program to provide oral healthcare for at-risk teens. Throughout
TotalCare has launched a low-alcohol, fragrance-free surface disinfectant/cleaner for hard, nonporous surfaces. TotalCare claims that CaviCide1’s formulation can kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi, such as
The Kansas House of Representatives has passed a bill that would let specially trained dental hygienists place temporary fillings, pull some teeth, and perform other
The essential oils in Listerine Antiseptic penetrate plaque biofilm better than competing mouth rinses that rely on other active ingredients, according to a study presented
Nearly three-quarters of Americans (73.9%) now get their water from municipal systems that use fluoridation, according to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for
An alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth, according to a study published
TheraBreath oral health products are now available to share with others on the picture-sharing social media website Pinterest. The TheraBreath pin board contains a set
Colgate-Palmolive reported worldwide net sales of $4.2 billion in the first quarter of 2012 (end-March 31), an increase of 5% over net sales of $3.9
Sunstar GUM has launched a line of Star Wars toothbrushes, featuring three different products in Star Wars character designs. The Star Wars Lightsaber toothbrush offers
Could fish oil become another tool for treating periodontal disease? To evaluate whether fish oil supplementation is an effective adjunct therapy for periodontitis, Alison Coates,
A protein involved in cellular inflammation may increase the risk of plaque-containing blood vessels associated with periodontal disease, according to research presented April 18 at
The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) has responded to the American Heart Association’s (AHA) new literature review on the relationship between periodontal disease and
