Oral anti cancer pills raise risks for adverse side effects, interactionsPressure on dental offices to identify dangerous drug interactions ratcheted up this week when an article in the April 14 New York Times spotlighted the rising…

Oral Care Key to Successful Organ TransplantsMaintaining good oral health that is free of infection is critical for successful organ transplantation and requires specialized dental care. Throughout April — designated Organ Donor Awareness…

AETNA GRANT PROMOTES COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTHCHICAGO—Oral Health America is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from Aetna in support of two of the organization’s programs—the National Periodontal Disease Project (NPDP) and…

NYUCD STUDY FINDS SPORTS DRINK CONSUMPTION CAN CAUSE TOOTH EROSIONWhile sipping on sports drinks all day may provide an energy boost, this popular practice is also exposing people to levels of acid that can cause tooth erosion and…

Dr. Gregory Stoute Named ADEA Sunstar Americas, Inc. Harry W. Bruce, Jr. Legislative Fellow(Boston) – Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Associate Professor and Director of Minority Affairs Dr. Gregory…

NiceTouch™ Toothbrushes from PracticonEconomical NiceTouch Toothbrushes from Practicon are ideal for patients who need to brush before a hygiene or orthodontic appointment. Available plain or prepasted with a fresh mint paste, NiceTouch…

NiceTouch™ Mouth Mirrors from Practicon Send Care HomeColorful NiceTouch Mouth Mirrors from Practicon reduce sterilization expense and serve as a fun yet functional giveaway. Ideal for use in conjunction with disclosing tablets or to help…

Vision USA Releases Sport Expo Safety SUN Glasses Vision USA a Dentrex Company services all the need of our customers. Spring is here Our new Sport Expo Safety SUN Glasses have Photo chromic lenses that change automatically from clear to

Dean of Howard University Dental School Receives ADEA Honor WASHINGTON (March 31), —Leo E. Rouse, D.D.S., F.A.C.D., dean of the Howard University College of Dentistry, was honored with the 2008 2009 Presidential Citation by the American…

NYUCD STUDY FINDS NEW EVIDENCE OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE LEADING TO GESTATIONAL DIABETESA new study by NYU dental researchers has uncovered evidence that pregnant women with periodontal (gum) disease face an increased risk of developing…