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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ormco Spark aligner system. Images courtesy of Ormco Corporation. Orthodontic technology manufacturer Ormco has launched Spark retainers and the BiteSync Class II Corrector in the U.S. The retainers ...

Before and after application of ClearDefense in one patient. Image and caption courtesy of Young Innovations. Young Specialties has launched ClearDefense silver fluoride, designed to block dentin ...

Being untruthful about coverage and how it works in your office If you do not participate in a patient's plan, do not give the impression that you do. Patients do not have the level of understanding ...