Oral Care

This new fluoride- and hydrogen peroxide-free toothpaste from Optivida aims for gentle, effective whitening that repairs and protects enamel.

America’s ToothFairy, Sun Life, and DentaQuest are raising awareness about oral health disparities and promoting dental careers during Oral Health Month in June, providing free educational resources through the Share Your Smile campaign.

A new study examines the emotional effects of tooth loss and dentures and calls on care providers to employ empathy in these cases.

This new portable dental unit features a fully integrated ultrasonic scaler to optimize on-the-go hygiene workflows.

New mobile dental units are designed and outfitted with operatories, stericenters, and reception areas courtesy of Benco Dental and Matthews Specialty Vehicles.

Photobiomodulation and light have a variety of uses, including for temporomandibular joint pain that many patients experience.

White paper says a growing oral health crisis is impacting billions of people and straining health systems and economies worldwide.

Green tea matcha powder in mouthwash may be able to assist in the fight against harmful, periodontitis-causing bacteria, according to new study.

Funding has been awarded to organizations across the United States serving communities historically facing oral health inequities.

GreenMark has been awarded $200,000 in funding for its CrystLCare™ sensitivity- and caries-fighting dissolvable strips.

Dental thought leaders have convened before Washington to attest for the need to expand dental care and make it more accessible across the U.S.

The 2 established dental membership leaders look to help practices and DSOs grow, and also improve access to care for patients.

CareCredit research indicates that many individuals are not prepared to handle large dental expenses and may need payment options to follow through with treatments.

Vigilant Biosciences has developed a method to help dental clinicians accurately detect oral cancers chairside, with the goal of early cancer diagnosis and better survival rates.

We explore ways to avoid patient disappointment on the back end of teeth whitening treatments by managing unrealistic patient expectations on the front end.

Whole body health is interconnected, and teaming up across concentrations can be key to keeping a patient healthy and happy.

Along with new name, the comprehensive healthcare organization has a new headquarters in Henderson, Nevada.

6 endodontic clinicians among the honorees recognized last week.

Platelet-rich fibrins promote faster healing and tissue repair by using the patient’s blood. Here’s how it can work in your dental practice.

While April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month, dentists and hygienists should be on the lookout for oral cancers all year long.

RADIUS’s latest toothpaste offering contains ingredients that enable immune system support as well as cavity protection and remineralization features.

A new series of oral relief products aim to soothe and comfort pain points for orthodontic patients.

What you need to know about how your patients’ diets impact their oral health.

The American Chemical Society has designated Crest toothpaste as a National Historic Chemical Landmark, recognizing its introduction in 1955 as a transformative moment in dental care through the incorporation of fluoride chemistry.

A new analysis has found that data used in a study linking IQ and fluoride were not valid, reinforcing the safety of fluoridation in tap water.

These retainers from CandidPro aim for durability and comfort without sacrificing on esthetics.

This flagship product from Armis Biopharma specifically designed for use on dental appliances, is said to eliminate 99.9999% of bacteria.

This device is capable of not only finding oral bacteria but also eliminating it, making it a potential technology in the fight against various bacterial dental diseases in the future.

This digital mirror will enable clinicians to help patients see and understand better the care that they need.

Designed to provide patients with a whiter smile in just 3 days, these new kits are a safe, and easy to use at-home whitening option.