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Xylitol/sorbitol gum + toothbrushing can reduce plaque

By Rabia Mughal

While the benefits of sugar-free gum for caries prevention have been well documented in the literature, a new study has found that sugar-free chewing gum used as an adjunct to toothbrushing may provide a small but significant reduction in plaque.

August 8, 2012

PerioChip available online for U.S. market

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dexcel Pharma Technologies' PerioChip for dental professionals is now available in the U.S. market through its new website.

August 6, 2012

Blood pressure meds linked to lip cancer risk

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Long-term use of photosensitizing antihypertensive drugs increase the risk for lip cancer by two- to fourfold, according to a new study in Archives of Internal Medicine.

August 6, 2012

Oragenics forms strategic partnership for S. America

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oragenics has entered into a new, three-year contract with Central Business USA that makes Central Business USA the exclusive distributor of Oragenics' oral care probiotics in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

August 5, 2012

Study questions benefits of 2 annual dental visits

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Having two annual dental cleanings does not reduce tooth loss in low-risk patients, but high-risk patients benefit from additional care, according to a study conducted on behalf of Interleukin Genetics.

August 5, 2012

Delta Dental of Ill. offers community grants program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation is launching a new community grants program to provide funding for programs and organizations that improve the oral health of children within the state.

August 1, 2012