Marijuana Use Linked to Increased Gum Disease Risk
Researchers have found that frequent recreational cannabis use—including marijuana, hashish, and hash oil—may be associated with elevated risk of periodontal disease (also known as gum … more
Oral Health
Sunstar Pledges $250,000 to AAP for Innovative Periodontitis Research
Sunstar Americas recently announced that it has pledged $250,000 to the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) for a series of research grants to be awarded … more
Henry Schein Encourages Dental Volunteers for ‘Give Kids A Smile’ Program
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is calling on dentists and other oral health professionals to be heroes in their communities by volunteering their time and talent … more
Young Dental Launches Take-Home Products to Promote Oral Health
Young Dental and Wrigley are excited to introduce Wrigley’s Orbit® Prophy Paste and Gum packs. This first-of-its-kind product lets patients experience the signature flavors of … more
Inliant: Visual | Real-time | Accurate
Inliant Clinical provides surgeons with visual, real-time, and accurate guidance over patient CT images during implant surgery – helping surgeons drill free hand to a … more
Dental Hygienists Promote Oral Health for Older Adults
On October 1, Canadians celebrated the older adults whose mentoring, leadership, and volunteerism have shaped the nation. National Seniors Day was also an occasion for … more
California Dental Association Puts Sugar and Dentists in the Spotlight
The October issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association puts sugar in the spotlight and is designed to encourage dentists to consider their … more
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Celebrates National Dental Hygiene Month
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the Wrigley Oral Health Care Program (WOHP) are proudly partnering for the seventh straight year to celebrate the … more
Hu-Friedy Expands EverEdge 2.0 Line with Sickle Scaler Designs
Hu-Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental instruments and products, today announced the addition of the Sickle Scaler designs to its line of … more
Antibiotics Prior to Procedures May Be Helpful in Preventing Infections
New American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) criteria specify when it may be appropriate to consider antibiotic administration prior to various dental procedures to prevent … more
Tooth Decay Growth has Dentists in Moncton Urging for Return of Fluoride
Dentists are urging Moncton to resume putting fluoride in its water after its five-year moratorium on the practice expires on Dec. 31. Suzanne Drapeau-McNally of … more
Dental Fillings Equal Mercury Exposure
Dental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, … more
UK Dentist Finds Filling Material That Helps Repair Tooth Decay
The first data on dental fillings that can actively repair tooth decay is presented by Professor Robert Hill. Professor Hill is Chair of Physical Sciences … more
New Protein Drug Could Fight Oral Diseases Including Caries
Protein drugs, which derive from biological sources, represent some of the most important and effective biopharmaceuticals on the market. Some, like insulin, have been used … more
25 Years of “Colgate’s Bright Smiles” Brings Big Names and Big Goals
For 25 years, the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF) global oral health program has reached children in underserved communities with free dental screenings, oral health … more
ADA Guidelines Surrounding Sedation Dentistry to be Examined
Dentists and their team members throughout the country are invited to participate in an informative, live Town Hall teleconference ahead of the upcoming American Dental … more
3D Systems is Making Full Jaw Reconstruction a One Day Job
3D Systems announced today the launch of Jaw in a Day®, the latest addition to its VSP® (Virtual Surgical Planning) Reconstruction product line. Enabled by … more
Dropping the ‘F Bomb’ …Again
Fluoridation is useless for low-income children, US federal data shows. Now please keep in mind the source, the New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation … more
Henry Schein Releases Maxima XTEND Handpiece Maintenance Machine
The Henry Schein Maxima® XTEND™ Handpiece Maintenance Machine is an automated performance cleaning, lubrication, and purging system for easy, streamlined maintenance and processing of handpieces. … more
Coral LLC® Coral White Toothpaste is Celebrating National Dental Hygiene Month
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, offering a reminder of the importance of maintaining good oral health. It’s also a good time to think about … more