Hyaluronan Containing Gel May Improve Periodontal Wound Healing A new study suggests that the application of a hyaluronan containing gel may be a useful adjunct to scaling and root planing for patients with periodontal diseases. The…

Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Increased Prostate Cancer Risk In Men Fatty acids commonly found in omega 3 fatty fish and fish oil supplements have long been advocated as beneficial to health. However, a study titled "Plasma Phospholipid

Happiness May Improve Heart Health Smiles may add miles to heart health, according to a study published in the American Journal of Cardiology, which found that a positive outlook on life and overall optimism may protect against coronary

Lactobacillus Strains and Sugar Fermentation All Sugars Are Equal Lactobacillus Strains and Sugar Fermentation All Sugars Are Equal Are all sugars created equally? In the case of Lactobacillus, and its ability to ferment, the answer is a…

DENTAL PROFESSIONALS ENCOURAGED TO JOIN FALL FOR SMILES CAMPAIGN Upcoming Webinar Explains How To Get Involved CHICAGO, August 13, 2013 — In preparation for its upcoming Fall for Smiles® campaign, Oral Health America (OHA) is hosting a…

ADA Appoints Dr. David Preble to Lead the New ADA Practice Institute CHICAGO, Aug. 9, 2013 — The American Dental Association (ADA) recently promoted David Preble, D.D.S., J.D., vice president of the newly created ADA Practice Institute. He…

Veterans Now Find Affordable Dental Care More Accessible with Help from Concorde Career College in Dallas Dallas, TX — While the Department of Veterans Affairs provides dental benefits, many veterans are not eligible for this dental care.…

Donation from SurgiTel to America's ToothFairy Helps Underserved Kids Charlotte, August 5, 2013 – A generous donation from SurgiTel, a leader in surgical loupe and headlight technology, to National Children's Oral Health Foundation…

NDC Brings Revolutionary Phocal to U.S. Market LONDON, UK – July 23, 2013 – National Distribution & Contracting, Inc. (NDC), representing the largest network of independent medical and dental distributors in the United States, has…

OSAP Offers Web based Toolkits on Emerging Diseases ANNAPOLIS, MD—July 25, 2013— As the world braces to understand the impact of emerging infectious diseases, the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is developing…