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

CutisPharma has expanded its FIRST Magic Mouthwash line with the FIRST Mouthwash BLM 4 oz and FIRST Mouthwash BLM 6 oz compounding kits. The FIRST

To prepare for its strategic planning process, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is exploring how the profession will impact public health in the future.

Mydent International is holding its first I Love Defend holiday video contest. To enter, contestants must submit a short video explaining why they love the

PhotOral has licensed patented technology from the Forsyth Institute to develop a novel intraoral device that uses blue light to target and destroy potentially harmful

Cenoire, a manufacturer of stylish portable electronic accessories, has introduced a line of electronic toothbrushes for women. The Eluo electronic toothbrush. Image courtesy of Cenoire.

Many impression materials have antimicrobial properties, but dental practitioners may be relying on them to prevent cross-contamination more than they should, according to a study