Two patients who were treated at the dental clinic at the Dayton Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Ohio have confirmed cases of hepatitis B,

Plackers has launched Plackers Kids, its new kid-friendly dental flossers, designed to engage children through various colorful animal shapes, including a monkey, crab, dolphin, and

Advanced practice nurses (APNs) can play a key role in educating pregnant women about the importance of oral health, according to researchers from Saint Louis

Midmark has launched its 2011 dental sterilizer rebate promotion, which runs April 1 through June 30, 2011. Dentists and dental facilities purchasing eligible Midmark sterilizers

Treating periodontal disease does not reduce inflammatory markers in renal dialysis patients, according to a poster presentation at the recent International Association for Dental Research

Xlear is now offering Spry Sponge Floss, a patented dental floss that consists of multiple spongy strands of expanded nylon fibers that contain xylitol. The

Philips introduced the Philips Sonicare AirFloss at the International Dental Show last week in Cologne, Germany. It uses a rapid burst of air and water

PowerDent, a division of Harrison Hygiene, has released the PowerDent Pulse and PowerDent Pulse Multi, cleaning tools created specifically for all types of oral appliances,

A federal judge in Florida has ruled that a class-action lawsuit filed against Walgreen’s alleging false claims about certain mouthwash products can move forward, consumeraffairs.com

A team of Japanese researchers has demonstrated that the bacterium Streptococcus salivarius, a nonbiofilm-forming and otherwise harmless inhabitant of the oral cavity, actually inhibits the

Insufficient cleaning could lead to a buildup of potentially pathogenic microbes on orthodontic retainers, according to a study by researchers from University College London Eastman

Caries continues to rank as the most widespread public health issue for California children, according to the California Dental Hygienists’ Association (CDHA). The warning comes