Hydrogel May Offer Breakthrough Treatment for Severe Cleft PalatePreliminary results from tests conducted on a hydrogel material indicate treatment for severe cleft palates could be carried out without the need for complex surgery.Cleft…

Periodontitis Treatment May Lower Glucose Levels in Type 2 DiabetesResearchers in Scotland report that routine dental treatment can reduce blood glucose levels in people who have both type 2 diabetes and preexisting gum disease. After…

Intranasal Anesthetics Offer Alternative to NeedlesRecent research shows a common local anesthetic, when administered as nose drops or nasal spray, could lead to a new generation of intranasal drugs for noninvasive treatment for dental…

DISCUS DENTAL ANNOUNCES NEW WEBSITE AND E COMMERCE PLATFORMInspired by Customer Input, the New Discus E Commerce Site Delivers a Quicker, Easier Online Shopping and Learning Experience for Dental ProfessionalsCulver City, CA – Discus…

LISTERINE® “This Is Your Mouth” Documentary to Benefit America’s Toothfairy® The makers of LISTERINE® Antiseptic introduce “This Is Your Mouth,” a new documentary narrated by award winning actor Neil Patrick Harris (CBS’ How…

New GUM® PerioBalance® Daily Dental Probiotic Clinically Shown to Improve Gum Health in 28 daysDaily Dental Probiotic is a Breakthrough in Oral Health CareNow available nationally at major drugstores CHICAGO – Over 50 percent of…

Discover the toothy side of the animal kingdom at ‘Jaws and Paws’ Day at the National Museum of DentistryBALTIMORE, MD — Discover the world of animal teeth during Jaws and Paws, a family festival devoted to our furry friends and

OSAP TEAMS WITH FDI TO IMPROVE GLOBAL PATIENT SAFETY STANDARDSANNAPOLIS, MD   April 28, 2010 ? The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has partnered with the FDI World Dental Federation to conduct an official review…