Researchers from the University of Surrey and University of Birmingham School of Dentistry in the United Kingdom have developed a new technique to improve scientific understanding of how acids involved in the caries process affect teeth at…

A study that sought to establish whether a relationship exists between use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and periodontal disease severity has demonstrated that patients with periodontitis who use PPIs have fewer teeth with elevated…

More than 10,000 children living in communities with restricted access to dental care learned how to keep their smiles healthy this fall thanks to “10,000 Smiles Ready to Learn.” Through this education initiative, America’s ToothFairy…

Pac-Dent, Inc. announced that it has acquired South East Instruments L.L.C. (SEI), the manufacturer and servicer of the Autoscaler®. This acquisition, along with the launch of the 25K and 30K magnetic ultrasonic inserts in Q1 2022, will…

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Research published in the June 2021 issue of Journal of General Internal Medicine found 32% of respondents used more tobacco, 37% used less tobacco, and 31% used the same amount of tobacco as prior…

While therapeutic mouthrinse is often prescribed to help control oral biofilm and for other preventive uses, researchers continue to investigate whether such rinses may reduce or help neutralize SARS-CoV-2 in the oral cavity. A study by…

According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 2,000 US workers sustain a job-related eye injury each day that requires medical treatment. This includes oral health professionals, who are subject to…