Study Examines Benefits of Fish Oil for Treatment of Periodontitis Can fish oil be used in the treatment of periodontitis? A recent qualitative study conducted at the University of South Australia in collaboration with the University of…

New Study Examines Tooth Destruction by Energy Drink Consumption The acid in energy drinks demineralizes teeth, and researchers have the science to prove it. As published in the May June issue of General Dentistry, irreversible damage to…

Dimensions Wins Coveted Award In late April, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene was honored with a Maggie from the Western Publishing Association (WPA) in the Best Supplement, Trade and Consumer category for Dimensions Digest Dental Biofilms in…

OSAP Announces Leadership Changes      ANNAPOLIS, MD — Dominick DePaola DDS PhD has joined the Foundation Board of Directors of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP). Dr. DePaola has a distinguished career in oral…

Current Scientific Evidence Does Not Establish Cause and Effect Relationship Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease or Stroke CHICAGO, April 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) The American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs agrees…

Dr. Nadeem Y. Karimbux Named Editor of the Journal of Dental Education WASHINGTON, April 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) The Board of Directors of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) has named Nadeem Y. Karimbux, D.M.D., M.M.Sc.,…

American Dental Association Encourages Wearing Mouthguards During Recreational Activities April is National Facial Protection Month CHICAGO, April 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Warm weather brings thoughts of long bike rides, rollerblading and…

Registration Opens April 11 for 2012 ADA Annual Session in San Francisco "The Future of Dentistry Meets Here" Political Commentators Robert Reich and George Will to Headline Distinguished Speaker Series  CHICAGO Registration…

INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY NAMED NATIONAL CHILDREN’S ORAL HEALTH FOUNDATION AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR    (Charlotte, NC – April 2, 2012)  National Children’s Oral Health Foundation America’s ToothFairy® (NCOHF) is pleased to…

Survey Examines Feasibility of Diabetes Screenings in Dental Practice The prevalence of type 2 diabetes continues to climb, with the condition now affecting approximately 12% of the United States population. In addition, 4% of Americans…