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Fluoride: Page 28
Oragenics unveils new dental websites
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oragenics has launched two new websites, one for dental professionals and the other for consumers.
May 2, 2013
Why practice doesn't always make perfect
By
Monica Spannbauer, RDH, MBA
Despite her grandmother's well-heeled advice, dental professional Monica Spannbauer recently came to the realization that changing habits sometimes means being open to alternative ideas. The same can be said when working to improve patient compliance with oral hygiene practices.
May 2, 2013
Study: Chocolate compound hardens enamel better than fluoride
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Theobromine, an organic compound found in chocolate, remineralizes and hardens tooth enamel at a greater rate than fluoride, according to a new study in
Caries Research
.
April 30, 2013
Is ortho treatment OK in low-risk bisphosphonate patients?
By
Rabia Mughal
Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw has been a topic of much debate in dentistry, and now a new study has found that while orthodontic tooth movement under bisphosphonate medication is possible, especially in low-risk patients, the treatment is still not predictable.
April 28, 2013
DenTek partners with W.Va. mobile dental unit
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DenTek has partnered with a West Virginia mobile dental unit and donated 5,000 floss picks to elementary students in Jackson and Kanawha counties as part of its DenTek Smiles campaign.
April 25, 2013
Iodine mouthwash treats gingivitis, lowers cholesterol
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new iodine mouthwash was shown to be safe and effective at fighting gingivitis and lowering LDL cholesterol, according to clinical trial results to be presented this week at a meeting of the American Academy of Oral Medicine.
April 21, 2013
OHA receives $21K toothbrush donation
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral Health America (OHA) has received a Church & Dwight donation of nearly 5,000 Arm & Hammer Spinbrush toothbrushes to benefit the Smiles Across America program supporting school-based and school-linked oral health programs.
April 15, 2013
Vineyard collects carbon emissions for toothpaste
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A French vineyard is working to reduce its carbon footprint with a strategy to capture carbon dioxide emitted during grape fermentation and convert it into sodium bicarbonate used for toothpaste, according to a report by
Clean Technica
.
April 15, 2013
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
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