Consumer products maker Colgate-Palmolive Co. said Tuesday it agreed to purchase control of the privately-held Tom's of Maine, which makes "natural" toothpaste and other personal care products, for $100 million in cash. . . .

The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has launched an unprecedented fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $1 million by 2008.  OSAP is raising funds to help improve the health and safety of well over…

The Waterpik® Dental Water Jet is recommended by more dentists and dental hygienists than any other brand, and for good reason.  Over 45 clinical . . .

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, introduces Oasis Moisturizing Mouthwash and Oasis Moisturizing Mouth Spray, two new ways to help patients manage symptoms of xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth.  From the makers of Sensodyne,…

Discus Dental, Inc., a leading direct manufacturer and marketer of professional and consumer dental products, today announced it has completed the acquisition of BriteSmile, Inc.'s (NasdaqSC: BSML) "Associated Center" business . . .

Premier® introduces Enamel Pro™, the only prophy paste with ACP (Amorphous Calcium Phosphate).  Enamel Pro creates ACP when it contacts the patient's teeth and saliva.  As . . .

Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. announces CAESY Online 3.0, the newest version of CAESY Education Systems' customizable Web-based tools, which enable dentists to create and deliver patient education materials from their own Web site. . . .…

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc., the leading manufacturer of hand-held dental instruments, now offers its plastic test stick in purple, the official color of dental hygiene. This versatile plastic test stick is used for testing the sharpness of…

Hu-Friedy announces its Better by Design promotion, running from March 1 through May 31, 2006. Highlighted in this promotion are the Hu-Friedy EverEdge® Technology Scalers and Curettes, the Sidekick™ Sharpener and Swivel Direct…

Pulpdent Corporation, manufacturer of Embrace™ WetBond™ Pit and Fissure Sealant, is offering an informative patient brochure that promotes patient education, oral health, and also serves as a practice builder. The new Pulpdent…