Stronger bone for oral surgery created by introducing microcracks in the jawbone CHICAGO, November 27, 2012 — Journal of Oral Implantology — Although it seems counterintuitive, a bone break can lead to a stronger bone that can support an…

American Dental Hygienists' Association Names New Director of Communications CHICAGO, November 15, 2012 — The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) is pleased to announce Randy Craig as the new Director of Communications. As the…

New Dissolvable Strips Relieve Oral Burns New Dissolvable Strips Relieve Oral Burns The dreaded "pizza burn" may be a thing of the past, thanks to researchers from the University of Texas at Austin who have developed a dissolvable oral

Hydroxyapatite Sheet Could Prevent Tooth Decay Hydroxyapatite Sheet Could Prevent Tooth Decay Japanese researchers have tossed their hat into the ring of futuristic caries prevention possibilities. Professor Shigeki Honstu and his team…

Chronic Periodontitis Linked to Psoriasis Chronic Periodontitis Linked to Psoriasis According to a new study, people with chronic periodontitis have a slightly higher risk of developing psoriasis, a common skin ailment characterized by…

Better Understanding of Caries May Improve Preventive Efforts Better Understanding of Caries May Improve Preventive Efforts Although the etiology of dental caries is well researched, little is known about what why some incipient caries…

3D Systems Introduces New Dental Material VisiJet(R) PearlStone Prints Stone Like Dental Models ROCK HILL, S.C., Nov. 14, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 3D Systems (NYSE DDD) announced today the immediate availability of VisiJet(R) PearlStone for…

THE DENTAL FLOSSER TURNS 40 Plackers® celebrates its popular oral care invention with $40,000 giveaway (GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) Nov. 13, 2012 — The disposable flosser turns 40 this year, and Plackers, makers of the first disposable flosser, is…

NCOHF Awards Centrix Dental Grant to San Gabriel Valley Foundation for Dental Health Charlotte, November 12, 2012 — With a generous donation from Centrix Dental, a leader in delivery systems and related products for dental professionals,…

Mydent International Introduces Defend Sport Testing Service HAUPPAUGE, NY November 6, 2012 — Mydent International has introduced its new DEFEND Mail in Spore Testing Service, available for steam, chemical vapor, dry heat and ethylene oxide…