Protein at Origins of Gum Disease and Osteoporosis IdentifiedCollaborative research led by an investigator at Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, has discovered a gene called interferon regulator factor 8 (IRF 8), involved in the…

  Texting In the Chair Poll Reveals Messaging Activities Continue In Office and During TreatmentIn a recent poll more than four out of five dentists surveyed by the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) revealed that patients send and receive…

 In Favor of Implants Placements Show Minimal Bone Loss Over TimeThe American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) announced a 5 year follow up study focused on the evaluation of crestal bone level over time in 596 dental implants placed in…

  The Eco Dentistry Association Honors Healthcare Environmental Awareness Week (September 13 19) with its “Save 90 A Day ” Campaign  New Dental Association Provides Easy Way for Eco conscious Patients to Save Water while Caring for their…

  Tooth decay is more prevalent in patients with cleft lip and or palatePatients with cleft lip and or palate have a higher prevalence of tooth decay and cavities, also called dental caries, than their siblings without clefts,…

THOUSANDS WEAR TEAL ACROSS THE USA TO RAISE AWARENESS OF OVARIAN CANCER Washington, D.C. – September 1, 2009. September marks the nationwide observance of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, as designated by the President of the United…

Pipeline Goes Statewide BU's Dental School Will Expand Children's Health Education Programs with $2.1 Million Federal Grant  (Boston) ­ Minority and poor children who dream of becoming dentists or dental health professionals are…

TRIDENT® RAISES AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR CHILDREN’S ORAL HEALTH CAUSE DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SEPTEMBEROral Health Leader’s $1.5 Million Contribution Helps Connect The Children’s Dental Center of Greater Los Angeles to the Smiles…

OSAP ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ABSTRACTSANNAPOLIS, MD August 27, 2009 ? The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has announced a call for abstracts for their 2010 Annual Symposium, which will be held June 10 13, 2010 in Tampa,…

Dr. Harold C. Slavkin to Receive American Dental Association’s 2009 Gold Medal AwardHonor bestowed for excellence in dental research, advancing oral healthCHICAGO, August 26, 2009 – Noted educator and researcher, Harold C. Slavkin, D.D.S.,…