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Infection of Dental Implements and Appliances Part 1: The Toothbrush

Studies by Glass et al in the 1980s indicated that toothbrushes harbored microorganisms that...

A Perspective Regarding the Role of Local Drug Delivery in the Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis: Things You Should Know

Periodontal diseases are infections of the periodontium.1 Once there is an immune response to...

Keystone Bio Adds Significant Scientific Leadership

Keystone Bio announced the appointment of Michael Rafii, M.D., Ph.D., as Senior Medical Advisor...

ReGum from BioChange Scientifically Proven to Heal Gum Recession Disease

Israeli startup BioChange, which has developed a breakthrough technology for tissue regeneration, was able to treat periodontitis (gum...

Colgate-Palmolive Introduces Global Know Your OQ Campaign as Part of $100 Million 5-Year Oral Health Commitment

Colgate-Palmolive Company, the worldwide leader in oral care, has announced it is launching a...

Dental Hygiene Treatment Intersects With COVID-19 Prevention

The advent of COVID-19 has left an indelible mark on every citizen and industry...

Delayed Dental Treatment Negates the Mouth-Body Connection

As the COVID-19 pandemic tragically unfolds in the United States and other countries, regulatory...

Electrochemical Therapy Enhances Antibiotic Treatment for Dental Implants

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering are using electrochemical therapy...

Unique White Blood Cells Indicate Onset of Inflammatory Diseases

Researchers at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry have discovered something about neutrophils,...

Focus On: Oral Appliance Hygiene

Lorin Berland, DDS, discusses hygiene for removable appliances, such as mouth guards, aligners, retainers,...