Healthy Bacteria Attack Dental Pathogens What if naturally occurring oral bacteria could be used to attack pathogens in the oral cavity? It may be possible, according to an ongoing investigation at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New…

American Dental Association Addresses Triclosan in Toothpaste Triclosan, an antibacterial agent used in Colgate Total toothpaste to fight plaque and gingivitis, recently made headlines when a news outlet questioned the rigor of the United…

Saliva Test May Predict How Body Reacts to Stress Scientists from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA), Duke University, Columbia University, and the University of Pittsburgh who were studying depression in…

Parents Warned of Dangers of Acidic Beverages Researchers are encouraging parents to sip on this finding lifelong tooth damage is caused within the first 30 seconds of an acid attack. This warning, issued by scientists at the University of…

DenTek Fresh & White Silky Whitening Floss Picks (available at Walmart) Silky Comfort Floss Gentle Silk Floss for easy cleaning between tight teeth Shred Resistant Floss comfortably removes plaque and food particles for an exceptional…

Plak Smacker® Launches NEW Vanilla Flavored Nitrile Exam Gloves Algonquin, Ill., Sept. 5, 2014 – Earlier this summer, Plak Smacker launched the market's first flavored nitrile exam gloves in cherry flavor. And now the dental community has a…

UNITED STATES DIVIDED WHEN IT COMES TO ORAL HEALTH Oral Health America's Fall for Smiles Campaign Aims to Bridge the Gap CHICAGO, September 3, 2014 — A recent survey of 2,088 U.S. adults conducted online in July on behalf of

Microcopy Introduces New "Easy Grip" Articulation Film New film includes easy grip handle, eliminating need for forceps Kennesaw, Georgia, September 4, 2014 — Microcopy introduced their new Bite Chek articulation film today at the annual…

American Dental Association Releases CDT 2015 Codes CHICAGO, Sept. 3, 2014 — The American Dental Association (ADA) announces the release of CDT 2015. New books, training tools, and an app help dental professionals stay current on dental…

COLGATE PALMOLIVE ANNOUNCES First Colgate COHAs Care™ Day of Learning and Giving New York, New York September 3rd – Dental Hygienists are critical partners that share Colgate Palmolive's commitment to help patients achieve optimal oral…