Product Spotlights  July 2016   Cetylite Industries    Cetacaine® Needle Free Topical Anesthetic 14% Benzocaine, 2% Butamben, 2% Tetracaine HCl—Prescription strength Cetacaine offers a rapid, 30 second onset…

St. Renatus, LLC Announces FDA Approval of KOVANAZE™ Nasal Spray for Use in Dentistry July 12, 2016 St. Renatus LLC, a privately held company based in Fort Collins, Colorado, is pleased to announce it received U.S. Food and Drug

Bioceramic Material May Add to Periodontal Armamentarium New research suggests that a bioceramic material used in spinal implants may help clinicians better manage periodontal diseases. An international team led by Giuseppe Pezzotti, PhD,…

Key Factors Impact Oral Health During Early Pregnancy South Korean researchers evaluated the effects of gestational age and location of bleeding sites on the prevalence of gingivitis in mothers during their first and second trimesters of…

Impact of Body Weight on Periodontitis Being overweight or obese has been associated with increased risk of periodontal diseases. Researchers hoping to better understand any causal relationship recently presented their study, “Overweight…

New Study Shows Tobacco Increases Bacteria Resilience The effects of tobacco on oral and overall health are well documented, with exposure to tobacco linked to heart disease, stroke, and many types of cancer including lung and oropharynx.…

Hu Friedy Expands EverEdge 2.0 Line with Gracey Curette Designs EverEdge® 2.0 scientifically proven to be sharpest, longest lasting hand instrumentation   CHICAGO (June 30, 2016) – Hu Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental…

Hu Friedy Expands EverEdge 2.0 Line with Gracey Curette Designs EverEdge® 2.0 scientifically proven to be sharpest, longest lasting hand instrumentation   CHICAGO (June 30, 2016) – Hu Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing…

Study Gum Disease May Increase Lung Cancer Risk An analysis of existing research reveals possible link between periodontal disease and the leading cause of cancer death Chicago (June 23, 2016) — Chinese researchers have found that…

Study Gum Disease May Increase Lung Cancer Risk An analysis of existing research reveals possible link between periodontal disease and the leading cause of cancer death Chicago (June 23, 2016) — Chinese researchers have found that…