October 23, 2015 Children whose parents have a positive attitude less likely to have cavities, study says While the first visit to the dentist can be scary for any child, a new study found that children with parents who displayed less supportive behavior were more likely to have cavities than those with supportive parents who have positive behavior.
October 23, 2015 Roommates’ toothbrushes likely contain each other’s fecal matter, study says If you share a bathroom with a roommate or a partner, there’s a good chance your toothbrush contains that person’s fecal matter, a new study suggests.
October 23, 2015 Dental regulators work to shut down teeth whitening businesses Dental regulators in at least 25 states have ordered teeth whitening businesses to shut down, and at least 14 states have changed laws or regulations in recent years to exclude non-dental professionals from offering teeth whitening services.
October 23, 2015 Doctors pulled a tooth out of a man's … what? Nosebleeds are common among children and young adults, but one young man's frequent nosebleeds turned out to have a rather unusual cause: He had a tooth in his nose, according to a new report of his case
October 23, 2015 What you should know about the DIY braces trend Have you heard about the woman in Washington State who claims to have closed a gap in her front teeth in 44 days using DIY braces—specifically, five dollars worth of hair elastics?
October 23, 2015 High-fluoride toothpaste may prevent tooth decay from braces Adolescents may not be able to get out of wearing braces, but using a high-fluoride toothpaste for the duration could help them avoid white marks the devices often leave behind, according to a new study from Sweden.
October 23, 2015 One-fourth of Americans lie to dentists about flossing, survey finds More than a quarter of Americans lie about it, and 36 percent say they would rather do an unpleasant activity like cleaning the toilet or working on their taxes.
May 7, 2015 Setting the record straight about Colgate Total toothpaste Recent media reports about an ingredient we use in our Colgate Total brand toothpaste are not based on facts or science. As we are talking about one of the best-selling toothpastes in the U.S., we want to set the record straight.
May 7, 2015 Grassroots solutions from America's dentists: Getting everyone the dental care they need Amid all the talk of cost and access to healthcare come stories of innovation and grassroots solutions to get people the dental care that they need. These solutions are not the invention of big government, corporate investment or complex social programs. Rather, they are the brainchild of collaborations in and for local communities by people like you and me.
February 5, 2015 High school student died from flesh-eating bacteria following dental procedure A Maine high school student who died in February after undergoing a routine dental procedure was killed by a rare flesh-eating bacteria
