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Is ATP production more caries-relevant than MS?
By Rob Goszkowski
A recent study in the Journal of the American Dental Association comparing risk assessment techniques for early childhood caries found a mutans streptococci (MS) culture to be the most effective. But is a newer method more effective?
July 29, 2012
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Colgate must discontinue misleading toothpaste ad in U.K.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Advertising Standards Authority, an independent regulator of the advertising industry in the U.K., is taking issue with an advertisement for Colgate-Palmolive's Colgate Total toothpaste, according to an adjudication posted on its website.
July 18, 2012
U.S. task force targets preschool caries prevention
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has posted for public comment its draft research plan on the prevention of dental caries in preschool-aged children.
July 9, 2012
Study: Mouthwash use not linked to oral cancer risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The medical and scientific communities have been debating the potential relationship between mouthwash and oral cancer for decades. Now a new meta-analysis has found no statistically significant association between mouthwash use and risk of oral cancer.
July 5, 2012
Seaweed enzyme could end up in toothpaste
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A team of dentists and scientists from Newcastle University is developing a new product from a marine microbe to protect dentures, teeth, and periodontal tissue from oral bacteria.
July 4, 2012
Anti-inflammatory drug reduces esophageal tumors
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study by researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando finds that tolfenamic acid, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, can reduce esophageal tumors.
July 4, 2012
Do whitening toothpastes really work?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Australians are paying extra for so-called whitening toothpastes that contain no bleaching agents, according to Choice, a consumer watchdog group.
July 2, 2012
Oral Health America on pace to seal 2M teeth by 2012
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
After meeting its goal to seal 1 million teeth by 2010, Oral Health America (OHA) recommitted to America's Promise Alliance to seal 2 million teeth for more than 500,000 at-risk children by 2020.
June 27, 2012
Legislation addresses U.S. drug shortage issues
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA) is applauding U.S. Congress' passage of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (S. 3187), which is designed to help avoid prescription drug shortages and facilitate the recall of faulty medical devices.
June 26, 2012
Report: Lack of preventive dental coverage costs Fla. big
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A report by the Florida Public Health Institute has revealed that in 2010 there were 115,000 visits to the emergency room for dental conditions that were preventable at a cost of $88 million, Health News Florida reported.
June 26, 2012
ADA launches website for consumers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA has launched a new website, MouthHealthy.org, dedicated to improving the oral health of Americans.
June 24, 2012
Canadian firm to buy OraPharma for $312M
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Valeant Pharmaceuticals is acquiring OraPharma, the maker of Arestin and other oral health products, from Water Street Healthcare Partners for approximately $312 million. The deal marks Valeant's first foray into the dental market.
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