ROUND ROCK, Texas, Aug. 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClearCorrect LLC, a leading manufacturer of clear aligners, is pleased to announce their acquisition by the Straumann Group, a global leader in tooth replacement solutions, for a…

A closer look at how dentists, oncologists, head and neck surgeons and other health professionals can and should work together to reduce and prevent cancer. WHAT/WHO: Working Together Against Oropharyngeal Cancer is a symposium at…

According to research presented at the American Association of Nurse Practitioners National Conference, additional numbers of children are likely to receive fluoride varnish if it were offered in pediatricians’ offices. The study, presented…

In an effort to answer whether the number of teeth contributes to compression of morbidity, a prospective cohort study has found that individuals with ≥ 20 teeth have a lower risk of transitioning from a healthy state to a disabled or…

New research indicates that patients with osteoporosis and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) who receive comprehensive surgical treatment may be at reduced risk for relapse. The study, “Extensive Surgical Procedures Result…

A common pathogen associated with periodontal disease, Porphyromonas gingivalis, may delay conception in women, note scientists from the University of Helsinki in Finland. Published in the Journal of Oral Microbiology, the study,…

For the second consecutive year, The Canada-United States Chapter of the Alliance for a Cavity Free Future (ACFF) will offer a grant program to help fund interprofessional projects that will have a positive impact on the oral health of…

CHICAGO, August 7, 2017 — Oral Health America (OHA) is proud to release a new Medicare Dental Toolkit to assist those advocating for the addition of a dental benefit to Medicare. The toolkit includes resources to support…

Both smokers and nonsmokers faced increased risk   PHILADELPHIA — Periodontal disease was associated with increased risk of several types of cancer in postmenopausal women, even in women who had never smoked, according to results of a …

Sunstar GUIDOR® easy-graft® is an ideal product to use in case of ridge preservation and immediate implant placement after tooth extraction. GUIDOR® easy-graft® is a synthetic bone grafting system comprised of coated granules in a syringe…