Smoking has a negative effect on bone regeneration after periodontal treatment, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology (May 31, 2011). Although

Raymond Yukna, DMD, MS, presented clinical data to at the recent International Osteology Symposium in Cannes, France, that supports the efficacy of the laser-assisted new

Dental hygiene is a key driver of practice production. Many practices overlook the value of the hygiene department. Remember, the hygiene appointment is often the

Hu-Friedy’s popular online dental hygiene community, Friends of Hu-Friedy (www.friendsofhu-friedy.com), has added its 20,000th member, the company announced. Launched in August of 2007, Friends of

Vitamin D status may be critical for postperiodontal surgery healing, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research (May 9, 2011). The

TotalCare has donated $48,000 worth of PerfectPearl prophy paste to the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF). The prophy paste will be used by NCOHF

The diet of elite triathletes is consistent with a high-risk profile for caries and erosion, according to a study in the International Journal of Sports

Pure Bioscience’s silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) antimicrobial was shown to be effective against biofilm, according to preliminary results of in vitro laboratory tests conducted at

Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products will contribute $100,000 for children’s oral health as part of a campaign for its Listerine Whitening product. The company will

Sunstar Americas unveiled the GUM PerioShield oral health rinse at the California Dental Association (CDA) 2011 spring meeting in Anaheim this week. PerioShield, which features

Crosstex has introduced a new in-office system, ConFirm 10, for the biological monitoring of steam sterilizers. ConFirm 10 delivers results in 10 hours, whereas previous

Germs survive for several days in wind instruments including the clarinet, flute, and saxophone, according to a pilot study published online May 11 in the