A gum disease germ linked to Alzheimer’s disease may also be linked to advanced cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson’s disease, according to a news release dated June 9 from King’s College ...

Sachs, 69, of Kerrville, was charged with one count of online solicitation of a minor/sexual conduct. His bond was set at $25,000 after he was booked at the county jail. Others arrested in the ...

Toothbrushing habits may be associated with several chronic disease outcomes, suggesting it could play a preventive role in overall systemic health. This study was recently published in BMC Oral ...

Beneficial throughout the practice With the BLISS device, plaque can be detected as early as three days after it starts to accumulate. This is especially helpful in younger patients, where caries ...

EcoFam Toothpaste Tablets. Image courtesy of EcoFam. Personal care products provider EcoFam has launched its new hydroxyapatite toothpaste tablets. The tablets are packaged in reusable, recyclable ...

The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) School of Dental Medicine, the Education and Training Center at Pitt-Titusville, and the Titusville Area Hospital are launching a regional training center to expand ...

In a recent installment of the "Just a Minute, Doc" series, Dr. Tom Giacobbi highlights a product he checked out at a recent dental trade show: Clearfil Universal Bond Quick 2 from Kuraray. According ...

Why this matters in dentistry Dr. Lisa Chan. Thyroid hormones influence everything from energy levels to metabolism, but their ripple effect extends into oral health and dental safety. Whether a ...

Dentsply Sirona has named Matthew E. Garth, MBA, as its executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Garth has nearly 30 years of financial experience, including his most recent roles ...

American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) President Erin Haley-Hitz has publicly opposed Nevada Senate Bill 495, claiming it sidesteps necessary education and accreditation. If the bill is passed ...

A central Iowa dentist involved in an operation that ended with the patient’s death has been fined $7,500 by the Iowa Dental Board. On April 30, the board entered a final order in the disciplinary ...

Dentsply Sirona has launched its CEREC Cercon 4D Multidimensional Zirconia Abutment Block, a CAD/CAM zirconia block with a minimum wall thickness of 0.5 mm. Additionally, it features a 3D layering ...