Estrogen Therapy Apparently Beneficial to Periodontal Health Osteoporosis treatment may have broader application than initially thought. According to a new study, estrogen therapy—long used to treat osteoporosis and help manage side effects…

Screening for Periodontitis Might Help Detect Diabetes Many patients live with prediabetes or diabetes long before receiving an official diagnosis. Because the literature indicates periodontitis may be an early complication of diabetes,…

Novel Substance May Reduce Chronic Nerve Pain in Teeth According to a new study, a novel substance shows promise in inhibiting chronic nerve pain in the teeth or facial area. The initial results of a phase II clinical trial conducted

GSK Consumer Healthcare Launches New Toothpaste in the US Specifically Formulated for Gum Health – parodontax™  First toothpaste proven to help consumers leave bleeding gums behind  WARREN, N.J., March 13, 2017 PRNewswire GSK Consumer…

U M leads major new regenerative medicine center funded by NIH A new interdisciplinary health sciences resource center at the University of Michigan has received an $11.7 million award from the National Institutes of Health to advance…

Top Honor Goes to Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Dean Emeritus  Allan Formicola, DDS, dean emeritus and author, will receive Gies Award for Vision  NEW YORK, NY (March 8, 2017)— On Mar. 20, 2016, Allan J. Formicola, DDS,…

Former NFL Quarterback Peyton Manning to Speak at ADA 2017 – America’s Dental Meeting  CHICAGO, March 8, 2017 — ADA 2017 – America’s Dental Meeting® is thrilled to have former National Football League (NFL) quarterback Peyton Manning…

Seeking a proven senior scientific leader to serve as Director, Division of Oral Health The Director has a broad operating authority and is responsible for overall planning, direction and management of the Division. This individual directs…

USC Ruth Ragland 31st Dental Hygiene Symposium Lecture    Radisson Midtown at USC   3540 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90007  Saturday, March 11, 2017 9 00am 5 00pm  7 Continuing Education Hours REGISTER NOW  Symposium Chair    Diane…

Perio Diabetes Workshop brings scientific experts together to reach new consensus on links between diabetes and gum disease Madrid, March 1, 2017. Experts from the fields of gum health and diabetes met in Madrid on February 19 and 20 for