The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has developed an educational DVD for parents and caregivers that emphasizes the importance of oral health. The AAPD

The September issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association takes an in-depth look at xerostomia (dry mouth), from preventive measures and management to

The U.S. dental hygiene market topped $1.6 billion in 2010 and is expected to grow to more than $2 billion by 2017, according to a

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) will once again collaborate with the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company to promote National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM) in October.

Kane Biotech, a biotechnology company engaged in the development and commercialization of products that prevent and remove microbial biofilms, has developed and patented a new

Adult Medicaid dental services in North Carolina will be reduced as part of Medicaid cutbacks that take effect in October, according to a story in

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