People with severe mental illnesses are more than three times more likely to lose their teeth because of poor oral health than the general population,

The list of systemic conditions influenced by periodontal disease appears to be growing longer every day. Now a new study has found an association between

Periowave Dental Technologies has appointed Michelle Janke as its national sales director for Canada. Janke’s appointment is a key element of Periowave’s commercialization strategy for

Plackers has given away 10,000 Plackers Kids dental flosser samples to help provide parents with the tools to encourage their children to floss daily, with

Miconazole buccal tablets are an effective treatment for oropharyngeal candidiasis, although the cost can be prohibitive for some patients, according to an article in the

Most parents don’t know they can pass harmful bacteria from their mouth to their baby’s mouth. In fact, less than a third of American caregivers

Many hygienists feel unprepared to treat elderly patients with special needs, according to a study in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene (August 21, 2011).

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is looking for dental care professionals to conduct seminars, presentations, and workshops at its 2012 symposium. The

HuangshanDental.com is pleased to present the next installment of Leaders in Dentistry, a series of interviews with researchers, practitioners, and opinion leaders who are influencing

A new University of Illinois study confirms the presence of bacteria associated with early childhood caries (ECC) in infant saliva (PLoS One, August 10, 2011).

Mydent International has expanded its line of dental gloves with Defend nitrile exam gloves. The powder- and latex-free gloves are puncture-resistant and fingertip-textured for tactile

Nutri-Health Supplements, formulator of the Flora Source Multi-Probiotic, has introduced a once-daily probiotic mint, FloraBright Healthy Breath Mints, designed to whiten teeth and maintain optimal