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Solmetex, LLC Acquires ReLeaf
MARLBOROUGH, MA and VANCOUVER, WA – January 9, 2026 – Solmetex, LLC, a leading provider of dental consumables and equipment, today…
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Researchers to Take a Deep Dive Into Impact of Cannabis Smoking on the Oral Microbiome
Through the support of a $3.7 million grant given by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are taking a close look at the impact of…
New Study Looks at Discussion of HPV Vaccination in the Dental Setting
A study, recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, investigated oral health professionals’ knowledgeable base and comfort level surrounding the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. The review found that most…
Connecticut Dental Hygiene Program Receives Grant to Expand Operations
The Dental Hygiene Program at the University of New Haven in West Haven, Connecticut, received a $70,000 grant to purchase new equipment, including an instrument sterilizer, oral cancer detection system, and intraoral cameras. The equipment…
NIDCR Awards Grant to Better Understand Relationship Between Oral Health and HIV Severity
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded Tulane University in New Orleans $1.9 million to investigate the relationship between oral health status and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) severity and the…
Ceramir Product Line From Doxa Dental Acquired by Directa Dental
Directa Dental (203-491-2273; directadental.com) is proud to announce it has reached an agreement for the acquisition of the Ceramir product line from Doxa Dental. These products will be included in Directa’s lineup immediately. The…
Connecticut Dental Hygienist Saves Stranger’s Life
Linda Irwin, RDH, a dental hygienist in Middletown, Connecticut, was enjoying dinner out in Farmington when she noticed another diner fall out of his chair. The diner was 68-year-old Larry Friel, who was eating with friends in the…
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Thousands of Tennesseans Gain Access to Dental Care
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Does Poor Oral Health Raise the Risk for Cerebral Abscesses?
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