Fluoride: Page 42

Is water or air better for flossing?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Waterpik Water Flosser is more effective than the Sonicare AirFloss at removing plaque and reducing gingivitis, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Dentistry.
January 31, 2012
Glass ionomer sealant outperforms resin-based in study
By Rob Goszkowski
Sealing partially erupted molars can help young patients weather a period of time when they're likely to develop caries. But which material is best? A study in the February Journal of the American Dental Association found that a glass ionomer sealant outperformed a resin-based one in two key areas during a 24-month period.
January 31, 2012
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Ornidazole enhances chronic periodontitis treatment
By Rabia Mughal
Using ornidazole in conjunction with scaling and root planing achieves significantly better clinical results in treating moderate to advanced chronic periodontitis than periodontal treatment alone, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology.
January 29, 2012
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Study IDs gene that raises risk of ONJ
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have identified a genetic variation that raises the risk of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) in patients who take bisphosphonates, according to a new study in the Oncologist.
January 26, 2012
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Dr. Fresh trades toothbrushes for Facebook 'likes'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Fresh is donating one of its FireFly toothbrushes to the National Children's Oral Health Foundation for every new "like" it receives on its Facebook page during February.
January 24, 2012
Oral-B packaging more environmentally friendly
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Procter & Gamble has eliminated the use of polyvinyl chloride in packaging for its Oral-B manual toothbrushes.
January 23, 2012
Brushless toothbrush aids receding gums
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A New York dentist has launched a brushless toothbrush designed to decrease tooth decay and gum disease.
January 22, 2012
WV physicians added to kids' oral health program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Certain pediatricians, general and family practice physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in West Virginia are now eligible to be reimbursed for providing certain oral healthcare services.
January 18, 2012
Water Pik marks 50th anniversary
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
From 1962 to 2012, Water Pik is celebrating 50 years of business. To mark the anniversary, the company will be giving away five products every day from January 18-31.
January 17, 2012
FDA warns of pain med mix-up
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning healthcare professionals and patients about a potential mix-up between prescription pain drugs and over-the-counter medications.
January 15, 2012
Mont. dentist fined for writing prescriptions for colleague
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Billings, MT, dentist who has worked with the underserved was disciplined and fined $4,000 for writing prescriptions for a colleague's patients, according to a news story in the Billings Gazette.
January 11, 2012
Study yields new qualification for kids at risk for caries
By Rob Goszkowski
A study that set out to examine the effectiveness of a school-based fluoride mouth rinse program ended up creating a novel way to classify students who are at risk for caries. Instead of socioeconomic status, the researchers focused on untreated caries in young children.
January 11, 2012
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