Fluoride: Page 28

Lollipops with licorice-root extract inhibit perio pathogens

By Rosemary Frei, MSc

Sugar-free lollipops containing glycyrrhizol A successfully beat back the prominent oral pathogens Streptococcus mutans, Porphyromonas gingivalis, and Prevotella intermedia, according to research presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research annual meeting.

April 15, 2013

Aspirin can help battle head/neck cancer

By Donna Domino

Aspirin appears to offer significant protection against head and neck (HNC) cancer, according to a study in the British Journal of Cancer. Regular aspirin use was associated with a 22% reduction in HNC and seems to be particularly effective in preventing laryngeal cancer.

April 11, 2013

Oragenics gets common stock listing on NYSE

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oragenics has had its common stock approved for listing on the NYSE Euronext's NYSE MKT.

April 8, 2013

Crest, Oral-B help Dress for Success in Canada

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

To help Canadians succeed with a confident, radiant smile, Crest and Oral-B have partnered with Dress for Success in Canada.

April 1, 2013

Survey: Caregivers uninformed about fluoride in tap water

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Nearly 60% of caregivers say they are more likely to give children bottled water than tap water, potentially depriving kids of fluoride that is critical to good oral health, according to the 2013 Delta Dental Children's Oral Health Survey.

April 1, 2013

Tom's of Maine launches eco-friendly toothbrush

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Tom's of Maine has introduced its new Naturally Clean toothbrush made with a plant-based handle from renewable castor oil plants instead of petroleum.

March 28, 2013

Heraeus messaging emphasizes support for labs, dentists

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Going forward, Heraeus Kulzer's communications with dental professionals will emphasize the message "Giving a Hand to Oral Health," conveying its support for dental practices and laboratories.

March 28, 2013

Heraeus Kulzer launches online Smile Store

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Heraeus Kulzer has launched the Venus Smile Store, allowing dental practices to sell the company's Venus whitening and oral care products to patients online.

March 27, 2013

Oral health grant to help Hawaiian mothers, kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A $100,000 grant has been awarded to an oral health program on Maui to help native Hawaiian mothers and children.

March 24, 2013

Survey: Most U.K. parents wait too long for kids' 1st dental visit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A survey of U.K. parents revealed that 79% wait until their children are older than a year old before taking them to the dentist and 5% wait until their children turn 5.

March 20, 2013

Shared dental visits work well with infants, toddlers

By Erin Archer, RN

Shared dental visits for infants and toddlers can help improve no-shows and provide parents and other caregivers with a more effective oral health education experience, according to a study from Harvard dental school presented at the International Association for Dental Research meeting.

March 20, 2013

Sunstar redesigns Proxabrush Go-Betweens

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sunstar GUM has introduced a new size of Proxabrush Go-Betweens cleaners called Ultra Tight.

March 19, 2013

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