Blood glucose levels following starch ingestion are influenced by genetically determined differences in salivary amylase, an enzyme that breaks down dietary starches, according to a

There is no shortage of toothpaste brands in stores, but the editors of Men’s Health magazine have identified five they feel stand out. To compile

Triclosan, which is used in toothpaste to protect against gingivitis, is not harmful to humans but can harm the environment, according to the findings of

Zila has acquired Discus Dental’s laser and prophy product portfolios. The products include the NVT and SL3T soft tissue lasers, ZenT cordless hygiene handpiece, and

As it does every year, the Ordre des dentistes du Québec is marking Oral Health Month in April with a province-wide national awareness-building campaign. This

Interleukin Genetics and the University of Michigan School of Dentistry have completed patient enrollment for a clinical study that may produce risk-assessment tools to guide

Ann Benson Ross, RDH, BS, of Phoenix, AZ, is the recipient of the first Pros in the Profession grant for “Advancing Oral Health in the

Do teeth win over toned abs? According to the third annual Crest and Oral-B Great Canadian Smile Survey, Canadians rank the smile as the most

Massaging teeth with high-fluoride toothpaste after eating offers strong protection against caries, according to a recent study in Acta Odontologica Scandinavia. Researchers at the University

Scientists are discovering that a small protein named developmental endothelial locus 1 (Del-1) can arrest the processes that lead to runaway oral inflammation and periodontitis,

TAMPA, Fla. – An alcohol-free mouthwash containing Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) decreased gingival inflammation and periodontal disease in pregnant women, according to a poster presentation at