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

Could filling up on saturated fatty acids (SFA) be bad not only for your body but your teeth as well? The authors of a study

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) has named Charles John Palenik, PhD, its inaugural director of research and scientific affairs. In this role,

Young Innovations reported sales of $27.3 million for the second quarter of 2011 (end-June 30), a 6% increase over sales of $25.8 million for the

Dental hygienists should play a more prominent role in providing dental care to residents of elderly care facilities, according to a study in Community Dental

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has reported net sales of $20.9 billion for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2011 (end-June 30), up 10% from net sales

Sugar-free chewing gum containing magnolia bark extract (MBE) has a positive effect on oral health, including reducing salivary mutans streptococci, according to a new study