Better Methods for National Oral Health Message UrgedA representative of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) appeared April 1 before a national think tank to propose the value of developing a national message highlighting the…

New Device Makes Oral Cancer Detection Faster, Less PainfulA new device designed to detect oral cancer by gently contacting a lesion on the tongue or cheek has demonstrated success rates comparable to more invasive techniques, according to…

Mouth Breathing Often Not Addressed by Health Care ProfessionalsBecause of the frequency of re care appointments some people visit the dental office more often than their primary care provider, which puts dental professionals in an…

  New Craniofacial Pain Treatment May Emerge from Oregon StudyA recent study conducted at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry (OHSUSD) in Portland found that when tissues in the head become inflamed nerve cells…

7 OUT OF 8 PATIENTS DON’T FLOSS REGULARLY GUM® Eez Thru® Angle Flossers Make Flossing Easy CHICAGO — Flossing is one of the best ways to help prevent cavities, gingivitis and other dental problems, but according to the ADA, only

Ultradent Products, Inc. To Host the Serenade of the Seas SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, April 13, 2010 – Ultradent Products, Inc. plans a “Serenade of the Seas” for a unique Continuing Education experience in June 2010.  Participants will enjoy…

  OSAP Launches New WebsiteThe Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has launched a new website at www.osap.org. The OSAP website is the gateway for accessing up to the minute research based information on infection…

  AMERICAN COLLEGE OF DENTISTS’ MACE AND TORCH ON VIEW AT NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DENTISTRY  BALTIMORE, MD—The mace and torch of the American College of Dentists, the oldest national honorary organization for dentists, is now on display at the…

  New Web Site Design Unveiled by the American Dental Association Enhanced for easier access to comprehensive, online oral health information CHICAGO— After a year and a half of extensive research, planning and design, the American…

ADHA Presents at Second IOM Oral Health Study Committee Chicago, April 1, 2010—ADHA had the opportunity to present to yet another committee overseeing an oral health study conducted by the Institute of Medicine (IOM).  The committee…