Industry News

Nominations Sought for Lucy Hobbs Taylor Award

The American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) has opened nominations for its 2018 Lucy...

“Silent Sleep Apnea” Prevalent in Patients With Jaw Deformity

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a major cause of sleep disturbances and potentially life-threatening...

CDC Reports Fewer Caries Among Youth Age 2 to 19 Years

While dental caries remains the most common chronic disease among children and adolescents between...

Patterson Dental Donates $100,000 to America’s ToothFairy

America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) has signed Patterson Dental as its...

Conference to Spotlight Pain Management Without Opioids

As the opioid crisis continues nationwide, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) will address...

Phelps Asks Toothbrushers to Turn Off the Faucet

As the world celebrates Earth Day on April 22, Colgate is partnering with Olympic...

Study Reveals 15 Million Years of Molar Evolution

Closely related mammals with similar diets tend to have similar teeth. Yet recent research...

$2.2 Million Grant to Explore Diabetes and Periodontitis

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded the New York University...

Legislation Addresses Oral Healthcare for Special Needs Patients

The California Senate Committee on Health held a hearing on April 18 to discuss...

Teachers Honored for Their Oral Health Education Efforts

Kool Smiles has announced the winners of its first My Kool Smiles Classroom Grant...