News of Interest

2010

FDA reviewing the use of Triclosan after animal studies show that it is an endocrine disruptor More...

Mother’s gum disease linked to infant's death  More...

2009

California Joining WREB!  More...

Swine flu Update - Full Story     Flu Information  ADHA resources

New Premedication Guidelines for Joint Replacement- June 2009 - ADA's current guidelines

Maine Hygienists Achieve Independent Practice!! Update June 2009 -  Updated Story

Minnesota developing Mid-level Practioner-May 2009. Details and more information on our  Legislative Page

2008

California Hygienists Achieve Self Regulation!!! June 2008    Full Story

Update on ADA's proposed Community Dental Health Practitioner, March 2008     ADA comments

Update on the Perioscope. Introducing Dr. John Kwan and Perioscopy, Inc. March 2008    Full Story

2007 News

"Rethinking Fluoride" Scientific American, December 2007

Click here to get more info on this article and on fluoridation on our "Fluoride" Page!!  

ADA's response to article

November 17, 2007 - Oregonian (Smile Survey 2007 Results): "Survey finds tooth decay on the rise among Oregon schoolchildren"

October 2007 - Canadian Hygienists Celebrate Independence

April 19, 2007 - American Heart Association announces new guidelines for prevention of infective endocarditis.