Researchers have discovered that the presence of specific oral bacteria may indicate an increased risk for pancreatic cancer. Such testing may enable early and precise treatment of the disease — which, according to the American Cancer…

In an attempt to further our knowledge of the microorganisms that populate the human microbiome, a multidisciplinary team from the University of Buffalo (UB) in New York is researching the microbiome’s role in the disease process. The team…

While pilocarpine has long been used to treat xerostomia and glaucoma, researchers from Sichuan University in Chengdu, China, investigated the evidence supporting its use in addressing radiation-induced xerostomia among patients with head…

South Jordan, UT – Ultradent Products, Inc., a global manufacturer and distributor of dental materials and equipment, announced on April 27, 2016 that Dr. Dan E. Fischer has appointed Dirk Jeffs as President of Ultradent, effective…

Escondido, CA – (April 18, 2016) – ZEST Anchors introduces the latest advancement in its growing CHAIRSIDE Product Portfolio with CHAIRSIDE Massad® Edentulous Low Temp Impression Trays. Do you need a custom tray in under a minute, if you…

MELVILLE, N.Y.,  April 22, 2016 – Henry Schein Practice Solutions Inc., the U.S. practice solutions business of Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental,…

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Secretions help keep the human body fully functional, and a new study suggests that calcium — which is present in all bodily cells — is a gatekeeper of this activity. An increase in calcium within cells, researchers say, opens the gates for…

The clinical variables that impact a dentist’s decision to recommend sealants as a caries-prevention measure were discussed during a March presentation at the annual American Association for Dental Research meeting in Los Angeles. Using a…

With a sweeping national initiative underway to reduce the number of opioid prescriptions written for treating chronic pain, it comes as no surprise that alternative pain management strategies are in high demand. In collaboration with a…