Procter & Gamble has eliminated the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in packaging for its Oral-B manual toothbrushes. The packages are now made with Octal

A New York dentist has launched a brushless toothbrush designed to decrease tooth decay and gum disease. Jack Gruber, DDS, of New Hyde Park developed

The use of antimicrobial impregnated scrubs combined with good hand hygiene is effective in reducing the burden of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on healthcare workers’

From 1962 to 2012, Water Pik is celebrating 50 years of business. To mark the anniversary, the company will be giving away five products every

The New York State Dental Association is applauding Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s efforts to expand the Doctors Across New York loan repayment program to include dentists

fiteBac SkinCare has issued an advisory regarding hand sanitizers for dental, medical, and hospital applications. fiteBac SkinCare germicidal hand softening gel is a hand sanitizer

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