Drop Those Pacifiers ADA Says Saliva Harbors Cavity Causing Bacteria that Can Be Transmitted to Babies CHICAGO, May 6, 2013—Parents should be aware that bacteria that cause dental decay can be transmitted from adult to child by sharing…

SLOGAN CONTEST AIMS TO EDUCATE YOUTH AND KNOCK TOBACCO USE OUT OF THE PARK National Spit Tobacco Education Program Challenges Little League Athletes to Create Health Dialogue MAY 3, CHICAGO – Today, Oral Health America (OHA) is pleased to…

Fluoride treatment of synthetic bio material assists dental bone regeneration Journal of Oral Implantology – For a successful dental implant, a sufficient amount of jawbone is necessary. Deficient bone must be built up before the procedure.…

LINKS BETWEEN NUTRITION AND ORAL HEALTH UPDATED POSITION OF ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS CHICAGO – There is a strong connection between the food people eat and their oral health, according to a recently updated position paper of the…

OSAP AWARDS IC SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE STUDENTS ANNAPOLIS, MD — May 1, 2013 — The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is helping to groom future infection control leaders through a pilot program with the…

Fluoride treatment of synthetic bio material assists dental bone regeneration Journal of Oral Implantology – For a successful dental implant, a sufficient amount of jawbone is necessary. Deficient bone must be built up before the procedure.…

New Reports Confirm Perio Systemic Connection and Outline Clinical Recommendations European Federation of Periodontology and American Academy of Periodontology Issue Consensus Reports Reaffirming Relationship between Periodontal Disease and…

UNE Dental Hygiene Program Celebrates 50 Years of Graduates Portland, Maine – University of New England's Dental Hygiene program is celebrating 50 years since the graduation of its first class in 1963. A reception will be held on Wednesday,…

Henry Schein Supports OSAP Campaign to Develop Patient Safety Education Providing Solutions to Improve Environmental Services Role in Infection Prevention ANNAPOLIS, MD — April 25, 2013 — In partnership with Henry Schein Dental, the U.S.…

OHSU School of Dentistry announces new dean PORTLAND, Ore. – Following a national search, dentist and immunologist Phillip T. Marucha, D.M.D., Ph.D., has been named dean of Oregon Health & Science University's School of Dentistry.…