Ending several decades of struggle by California dental hygienists to achieve independence as a distinct public health profession, Governor Schwarzenegger today signed Senate Bill 853 (Perata). The measure creates the Dental Hygiene…

The HYDRO FLOSS® is the new generation of oral irrigation and the oral irrigator of choice for US dental professionals. The HYDRO FLOSS® utilizes the principles of . . .

The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has addressed a subject seldom discussed:  infection control in the reception area of the dental office.  "The Reception Room" is a feature in the May issue of the OSAP…

Oral health is a top health priority for 64 percent of adults in the United States right now, but even more adults (82 percent) are unaware of the role that infectious bacteria can play in tooth decay, or cavities, according to a new public…

Zenith Dental introduces a new Gourmet line of Hygiene products under the brand name Kolorz™.  Kolorz products include Topical Anesthetic Gel, Prophylaxis Paste, 60 Second Foam Fluoride, Neutral Foam Fluoride, and 60 Second…

Zenith Dental, the visionary company with a 25-year tradition of introducing innovative and reliable restorative dental products and exclusive distributor of DMG-manufactured products, is pleased to introduce the latest addition to its…

Xlear Inc., the leading manufacturer of xylitol products, today introduced Spry Green Tea Flavored Gum, an all natural gum sweetened exclusively with xylitol and made with natural green tea. Spry gum is part of the Spry Dental Defense…

Tony Riso Co, North Miami Beach, Fla, introduces SoftDentalGrips, formerly of Acushy. Tony Riso Co recently acquired the Acushy line of dental hand instrument grips. Invented by a dental hygienist who experienced musculoskeletal discomfort…

OraPharma, Inc., a specialty oral health  company dedicated to bringing scientifically and technologically superior products to the dental community, recently launched a professional awareness campaign to reflect that thousands of oral…

This May, the National Museum of Dentistry launches a new Elderhostel A Day of Discovery education program for seniors. Your Marvelous Mouth: The New Frontier of Oral Longevity features nationally renowned experts speaking about the unique…