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Holland: Fee parity between independent and office hygienists to be ‘fixed’ next year
The necessary approvals have been received to implement fee schedule parity for independent dental hygienists early in the new year, Minister of Health...
Dental factors included in the ‘first attempt’ to predict likelihood of preterm birth
Researchers from South Korean universities described their model for predicting the risk of preterm birth (PTB) as “significant,” marking the “first attempt” to...
Oral biology, biochemistry professors receive $2.2 million grant to find ways to repair salivary glands
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Radiation therapy, a common treatment for some oral cancers, can leave a patient’s salivary glands so damaged that even talking...
Ashburton Jersey is the latest large investor to buy stake in San Jose’s dental manufacturer Align Technology
The Channel Islands-based Ashburton Jersey Ltd. is the latest big investor to buy a stake in the San Jose-headquartered Align Technology, known for...
After targeting the immune system to treat gum disease in mice, researcher hopes for human trial
Research in dentistry is evolving from merely addressing symptoms. A study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh has shown that targeting the immune...