Mydent International has made a donation of its Defend line of products to the Dental Lifeline Network, a national humanitarian organization providing access to dental
In honor of National Flossing Day, November 25, the National Flossing Council (NFC) has released a white paper debunking two studies that claim only professional
A Texas woman has been hospitalized for more than two weeks after a dental hygienist accidentally cleaned the patient’s teeth with a chemical compound used
TheraBreath is giving away a free bottle of its new TheraBreath Plus oral rinse to all customers who place any online order more than $40
Body A 32-year-old man was referred to the oral diagnosis and radiology department of a university dental faculty for investigation of gingival bleeding. His
Pamela McClain, DDS, of Aurora, CO, has been named the next president of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Board of Trustees. The announcement came
A self-adhering, slowly dissolving disk that releases xylitol, cellulose gum, and mild mint flavor has been found to be effective in relieving dry mouth during
Judith Runser, RDH, of Annapolis, MD, has won the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) dental “Contagion” Contest. The contest encouraged dental professionals to
When given alongside radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, acupuncture can reduce the side effect of xerostomia, according to findings from the first randomized
Xlear has introduced an all-natural, cinnamon-flavored toothpaste that contains xylitol. Spry cinnamon toothpaste is fluoride-free and has a natural tartar control formula with aloe that
It took him 10 years, but Howard Wright, DMD, an inventor and retired dentist, has finally achieved his goal of creating a toothpaste that changes
Oragenics has donated more than $190,000 worth of the company’s EvoraPlus probiotic mints to the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) program. The NCOHF supports