Fluoride: Page 42

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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New toothpaste substitutes cocoa extract for fluoride
By Rabia Mughal
Can chocolate actually be good for your teeth? A New Orleans start-up has leveraged 30 years of research to create a toothpaste that eliminates the need for fluoride by using a naturally occurring compound found in cocoa that also strengthens tooth enamel.
January 10, 2012
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Dentists not following antibiotic prescribing guidelines
By Rabia Mughal
The antibiotic prescribing practices of dentists for odontogenic infections in children do not appear to be in line with recommended professional guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the ADA, according to a survey in the January Journal of the American Dental Association.
January 5, 2012
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Dried licorice root fights tooth decay, gum disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Scientists have identified two substances in licorice that kill the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and periodontal disease, according to a study in the Journal of Natural Products.
January 4, 2012
Probiotic ice cream may help fight caries
By Rob Goszkowski
An Indian study that evaluated the effects of probiotic ice cream on bacteria associated with saliva yielded promising results. While little research has been conducted on the potential for foods containing probiotics, the new findings suggest this approach to battling demineralization and caries warrants a deeper look.
January 4, 2012
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Dr. Fresh expands to meet increased demand
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Fresh is in the process of installing a toothpaste manufacturing facility and expanding its mouthwash production at its Buena Park, CA, headquarters.
January 3, 2012
GEM 21S gains CE Mark for perio, regenerative use
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
BioMimetic Therapeutics has received CE Mark approval from the European Union for its GEM (growth factor enhanced matrix) 21S product, with broader periodontal and alveolar bone regeneration indications than in the U.S. and Canada.
January 3, 2012
Woman sues Colgate-Palmolive over broken toothbrush
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Canadian woman has sued Colgate-Palmolive Canada, alleging that one of the company's toothbrushes broke while she was using it, causing severe injuries to her mouth.
January 2, 2012
CutisPharma expands prescription mouthwash line
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
CutisPharma has expanded its FIRST Magic Mouthwash line with the FIRST Mouthwash BLM 4 oz and FIRST Mouthwash BLM 6 oz compounding kits.
December 26, 2011
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