A New Orleans start-up has developed a toothpaste that uses a naturally occurring compound found in cocoa instead of fluoride to help strengthen teeth. Theodent

The Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg is temporarily shutting down a program that provided free oral hygiene care to the underserved. Dental hygiene students

Medline has enhanced its VAPrevent oral care program, which was created to help clinicians complete oral care on ventilated patients to reduce the risk of

Scientists have identified two substances in licorice that kill the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and periodontal disease, according to a study in the

Cape Cod Community College in West Barnstable, MA, has received $1.25 million toward the renovation of its dental hygiene clinic and classrooms — the largest

Dr. Fresh is in the process of installing a toothpaste manufacturing facility and expanding its mouthwash production at its Buena Park, CA, headquarters. Sales of

The concerted efforts of U.S. dental schools to offer more IV sedation training for periodontists have had a significant impact on the profession, according to

A Canadian woman has sued Colgate-Palmolive Canada, alleging that one of the company’s toothbrushes broke while she was using it, causing severe injuries to her

Arch Biophysics scientists have inhibited biofilm formation on titanium using the company’s proprietary peptide technology. The attachment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa was reduced by more than

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has upheld the suspension of a dentist who failed to sterilize dental instruments, according to a posting on lawyers.com. The

Researchers from Yale University have uncovered the molecular “tricks” used by bacteria to fight the effects of fluoride (Science, December 22, 2011). The researchers found

Tooth Soap has expanded its line of organic and nontoxic products with Tooth Soap Peppermint and Hemp Whip. Hemp oil contains properties that are beneficial