While previous research has shown the salivary benefits of chewing xylitol gum in caries prevention, a new large-scale study also demonstrates it can help reduce preterm births, which the authors suggest is due, in part, to improvements in…

Each year in the United States, more than 1 billion plastic toothbrushes are thrown away, according to the American Dental Association. When Rodrick Wiggins, a student at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, considered…

As a leading cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant patient engagement platform, Rhinogram (423-829-1793; rhinogram.com) helps dental offices communicate with patients via text message, video interactions and phone calls to address appointment…

Arkansas has 96 regions noted as dental care health professional shortage areas and is meeting only 36.5% of its residents’ dental needs, according to data provided by the Kaiser Family Foundation. A small, private college in Arkansas with…

Powered by the latest MEDIT technology, the all new i700 wireless intraoral scanner is light, fast, accurate, and now – wire-free.  Moving beyond the proven tech and best-selling success of the i700 intraoral scanner, MEDIT announces…

A University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine study on how mothers obtain information regarding the use of fluoride found that social networks—composed of family members, healthcare providers, and community members—often provide…

CHICAGO – The American Association of Endodontists (AAE), the specialty dental association that represents more than 7000 root canal dentists, is proud to recognize the winners of its prestigious awards during AAE22, the group’s annual…

The American Dental Association Health Policy Institute (ADA HPI) reported a decrease in dental employment—the first since April 2020—during the month of March. Part of an ongoing trend since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number…

Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute and National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research have found a new type of cell, called an ionocyte, that is integral to the health of salivary glands. Ionocytes ensure that enough ions…

In an effort to support families amid rising consumer prices, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed a bill exempting oral hygiene products from sales tax. Beginning on July 1, 2022, toothbrushes, toothpaste, tooth powders, mouthwash, dental…