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Premier Dental introduces ProFlare
Dental manufacturer Premier Dental has launched ProFlare, a disposable prophy angle.
November 21, 2023
The new ProFlare articulating disposable prophy angle. Image courtesy of Premier Dental.
Kevin Bacon could be one of the biggest advocates of flossing
When actor-musician Kevin Bacon was recently asked for three things he would want to leave behind as advice, flossing made the list.
October 17, 2023
Kevin Bacon. Image courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikipedia. CC BY-SA 2.0.
Viome launches oral cancer detection test
Viome Life Sciences has launched Oral Health Pro with CancerDetect that can detect oral and throat cancer.
September 29, 2023
Man Saliva Sample
Students turn to lotus plant to design fog-free face masks
Dental students applied the science behind why water beads on lotus leaves to solve a pesky problem during the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 27, 2023
Dentist Ppe
Interdental brushing with toothpaste may be a big no-no
Cleaning your teeth with interdental brushes in combination with toothpaste may cause approximal dentin abrasion, according to an in vitro study.
September 11, 2023
A 66-year-old man who received periodontal therapy two to three times annually presented at the dental office with buccal and interproximal tooth substance loss due to interdental brushing with medium- to high-abrasive toothpastes. Images courtesy of Schmidlin et al. Licensed by CC BY 4.0.
China-based usmile’s toothbrush now available in U.S.
China-headquartered oral care brand usmile’s Y10 Pro sonic electric toothbrush was made available in the U.S. on September 1.
September 5, 2023
The usmile Y10 Pro sonic electric toothbrush. Image courtesy of usmile.
Shofu Dental debuts DentaLaze wireless diode laser
Shofu Dental has debuted the DentaLaze, a wireless diode laser with a compact, ergonomic design and 45 minutes of battery life.
August 17, 2023
The DentaLaze diode laser. Image courtesy of Shofu Dental.
Ames Lab, Colgate partner to study fluoride activity in toothpaste
Ames National Laboratory and Colgate-Palmolive are collaborating to improve the stability of stannous fluoride used in toothpaste.
August 14, 2023
Toothpaste Toothbrush
Waterpik launches new toothbrush with unique bristles
Waterpik has launched a new electric toothbrush that has bristles designed to hug the natural contours of tooth surfaces.
August 4, 2023
Oral Care Products Resized
TBS Dental launches line of scalers, curettes
Dental instrument company TBS Dental has launched the rezSHARP line of scalers and curettes.
August 3, 2023
Dental Hygienist Woman Resized
Viome launches at-home oral disease test
Viome has released an at-home RNA-based saliva test that identifies underlying causes of oral health conditions.
July 26, 2023
Woman Brushing Teeth Resized
Hydroxyapatite toothpaste on par with fluoride toothpaste
Hydroxyapatite toothpaste is a safe, effective alternative to conventional fluoride toothpaste, according to new research.
July 21, 2023
Toothpaste Toothbrush
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