American Academy of Periodontology to Host Annual Sprint Conference in Chicago Registration now open for "The Perio Restorative Partnership A Roadmap to Clinical Success" Chicago, IL – March 5, 2014 —The American Academy of…

Greg Biffle, nascar star and driver of the no. 16 3M ford fusion, recognized BY CHICAGO DENTAL SOCIETY as high speed ambassador for the american dental association's "give kids a smile®" program Biffle Honored for His Ongoing…

Mydent International Offers New Defend Desensitizer HAUPPAUGE, NY February 21, 2014 — Mydent International's newest addition to its preventative line is the DEFEND Desensitizer. A universal desensitizing agent, this product can be placed…

New and Improved Microlux Transilluminator February 27th — Addent has improved the microlux transilluminator with the following upgrades Switched from "n" style batteries to aaa batteries (easier to procure) Alternate action on…

NEW FLUORIDE VARNISH WITH ALL IN ONE DISPENSER & BRUSH Elevate Oral Care, Florida, introduces FluoriMax™, the only fluoride varnish containing 2.5% Sodium Fluoride. FluoriMax varnish uses its fluoride more efficiently, allowing it to…

School Based Care Effective In Reducing Dental Caries Dental caries ranks among the most common chronic diseases of childhood—both in the United States and around the world—due in part to lack of access to professional dental services and…

Periodontal Disease Bacteria May Incite Tumor Growth Researchers from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland have found that two bacteria implicated in periodontal diseases may incite the growth of lesions tumors caused by Kaposi…

Study Connects Mother's and Child's Oral Mircoflora The bond between mother and child is strong indeed, with this connection beginning during pregnancy and developing throughout a child's lifetime. Tender moments shared, however, may…

Dental Biofilm Remains Much The Same as 1,000 Years Ago Modern hygiene and dental health practices have significantly improved the oral health status of humankind. Yet despite these advances, Christina Warinner, PhD, of the University of…

ADA Foundation and Young Dental Announce New "Young Dental Hygiene Scholarships" Application deadline March 14 Chicago, Feb. 19, 2014 – The ADA Foundation and Young Dental today announced two new Young Dental Hygiene Scholarships…