ADA Foundation Honors Community Groups Across the Nation Fighting to End Childhood Tooth Decay CHICAGO, Aug. 15, 2013 —The American Dental Association Foundation awarded more than $114,000 in grants from the 2013 Samuel D. Harris Fund for…

Ultradent Products, Inc. Announces New Whitening Product Opalescence Go   SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, August 2013 — Ultradent Products, Inc. will launch its newest take home whitening product, Opalescence Go, at the California Dental Association…

Maine Hospital Opens Dental Clinic to Alleviate ER Burdens CHICAGO, August 14, 2013 — Like many hospitals across the country, Waldo County General Hospital, in Belfast, Maine, has found itself increasingly swamped with patients seeking…

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.…