Industry News

UFC and OPRO Enter Mouthguard Licensing Agreement

UFC, the professional mixed martial arts organization, has entered into a multi-year global licensing...

Oral Microbiome Influenced More by Diet Than Genetics

Streptococcus has long been known to cause cavities. Now, after delving deeper into the...

Oral Health Guidelines Not Enough for Today’s “Grazing” Culture

Oral health experts all recommend brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste without...

Triclosan Accumulates in Toothbrush Bristles

A ban on triclosan in over-the-counter antiseptic soaps, gels, and wipes went into effect...

Oral Health Advocates Press for Policies in Washington

As part of its annual Advocacy Week, Oral Health America (OHA) sent representatives to...

Patients Report Unusual Tools for Flossing

It’s bad enough that only 16% of the participants in a recent survey said...

Sentinel Partners With MB2 Dental Solutions

Private equity firm Sentinel Capital Partners has partnered with dental service organization MB2 Dental...

ADA Names Cole and Huot Its President-Elect and Second Vice President

During its meeting last week in Atlanta, the ADA selected Jeffrey Cole, DDS, as...

Nanodiamonds Stop Infection to Aid Root Canal Recovery

Nanodiamonds may be used to protect disinfected root canals after the nerve and pulp...

Skin Color Affects Stimuli Sensitivity

A novel molecular mechanism explains why dark-skinned and light-skinned people respond differently to heat...