Emergency departments across the United States are treating a growing number of serious dental problems, many of them preventable. Experts say workforce shortages, pandemic-related oral health setbacks, and recent policy changes affecting Medicaid…
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Tackling Substance Use and Mental Health in Dental Care
Simple screening tools and brief interventions can help dental teams identify substance use and mental health risks.
Utah Opens Hospital Doors to Dental Hygienists
Utah has passed new legislation expanding where dental hygienists can practice, officially adding hospitals to the state’s…
A Pan, a Hunch, and a Life Saved
A routine panoramic X-ray turned into a potentially life-saving moment when a dentist spotted suspicious calcifications near a…
Resolution Defends Fluoridation as Florida Ban Sparks National Debate
A new congressional resolution urges states to maintain scientifically recommended fluoride levels in public drinking water…
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Zenith Dental Introduces Kolorz™ ClearShield™ 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish
Zenith Dental, the visionary company with a 25-year tradition of introducing innovative and reliable restorative dental products and exclusive distributor of DMG-manufactured products, is pleased to introduce the latest addition to its…
Xlear Introduces All Natural Green Tea Flavored Xylitol Gum
Xlear Inc., the leading manufacturer of xylitol products, today introduced Spry Green Tea Flavored Gum, an all natural gum sweetened exclusively with xylitol and made with natural green tea. Spry gum is part of the Spry Dental Defense…
Tony Riso Hand Instrument Grips
Tony Riso Co, North Miami Beach, Fla, introduces SoftDentalGrips, formerly of Acushy. Tony Riso Co recently acquired the Acushy line of dental hand instrument grips. Invented by a dental hygienist who experienced musculoskeletal discomfort…
The Fight Against Periodontal Disease Gets Personal with ARESTIN®’s New Professional Awareness…
OraPharma, Inc., a specialty oral health company dedicated to bringing scientifically and technologically superior products to the dental community, recently launched a professional awareness campaign to reflect that thousands of oral…
National Museum of Dentistry Hosts 'Your Marvelous Mouth' Elderhostel Program
This May, the National Museum of Dentistry launches a new Elderhostel A Day of Discovery education program for seniors. Your Marvelous Mouth: The New Frontier of Oral Longevity features nationally renowned experts speaking about the unique…
Hu-Friedy Offers an Environmentally Responsible Alternative to Retipping
If you're looking to practice greener but do not want the negatives of retipping your instruments, Hu-Friedy Mfg Co Inc, Chicago, is now offering Environdent, an environmentally responsible alternative to retipping. Retipping may create…
Xlear's Spry Tooth Gel Now Packaged with Special Infant Pacifier
Xlear Inc., the leading manufacturer of xylitol products, today released its Spry Tooth Gel with a specially designed infant pacifier. The pacifier features a reservoir that can hold a small amount of xylitol-rich tooth gel for effective…
FDI President to Address OSAP Symposium
The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has announced that Dr. Burton Conrod, President of the FDI World Dental Federation, will be the keynote speaker at their 2008 Symposium, which will take place June 12-15 at the…
Colgate and Philips Sonicare Offer Live CE Events
Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, New York, and Philips Sonicare, Stamford, Conn, have joined forces to offer The Wellness Connection: The Relationship Between Oral and Systemic Health, a series of live, regional continuing education (CE)…
OSAP Responds to CDC Measles Advisory
The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has developed a special page on its website at www.osap.org in response to the April 3rd CDC Health Advisory on recent measles outbreaks in the US. The page includes…
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