Fluoride: Page 43

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

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

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

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

Tooth Soap introduces hemp-based product

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Tooth Soap has expanded its line of organic and nontoxic products with Tooth Soap Peppermint and Hemp Whip.

December 26, 2011

Avastin effective in treating nasopharyngeal cancer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Combining Avastin with standard chemotherapy and radiation is safe and could extend the lives of people living with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer, according to a new study.

December 18, 2011

Start-up develops light-based device to destroy oral bacteria

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

PhotOral has licensed patented technology from the Forsyth Institute to develop a novel intraoral device that uses blue light to target and destroy potentially harmful dental biofilm microorganisms.

December 18, 2011

New sonic toothbrush is compact, stylish

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Cenoire, a manufacturer of stylish portable electronic accessories, has introduced a line of electronic toothbrushes for women.

December 15, 2011

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