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OHA grants to fund Fla. school sealant program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral Health America (OHA) has awarded a $20,000 Smiles Across America grant to CHS Healthcare of Collier County, FL, for an elementary school-based dental sealant program.
September 13, 2011
ADA panel issues report on nonfluoride candies, gum
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A multidisciplinary expert panel convened by the ADA's Council on Scientific Affairs has issued a report containing clinical recommendations that support the use of certain nonfluoride products as part of a caries prevention program.
September 11, 2011
FDA advisers consider time limit for bone drugs
By Reuters Health
ADELPHI, Md. (Reuters) - U.S. health advisers are considering a time limit for taking a class of drugs used by millions of women to prevent bone fractures, due to concerns over unusual fractures linked to the medicines and possible higher cancer rates.
September 8, 2011
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FDA panels want revised labels on bisphosphonate drugs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Manufacturers of bisphosphonate drugs such as Fosamax and Zometa should make changes to their product labeling to reduce the risk of bone fractures, two U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panels concluded Friday.
September 8, 2011
J&J to modify some toothbrush whitening claims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has recommended that Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products modify certain claims for its Reach Total Care + Whitening toothbrush to clarify that the brush whitens teeth through the abrasive action rather than through bleaching.
September 8, 2011
Ga. dental board mulls direct supervision of hygienists
By Donna Domino
The Georgia Board of Dentistry wants to adopt a proposal requiring that hygienists who provide basic preventive dental services in schools, community health centers, and prisons must now be under the direct supervision of a dentist. Critics call the change an unnecessary obstacle for access to care, especially for children.
September 7, 2011
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AAPD releases oral health DVD for parents, caregivers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has developed an educational DVD for parents and caregivers that emphasizes the importance of oral health.
September 7, 2011
Report: Hygiene market topped $1.6B in 2010
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. dental hygiene market topped $1.6 billion in 2010 and is expected to grow to more than $2 billion by 2017, according to a new report from iData Research.
September 6, 2011
FDA panels to review bisphosphonate risks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Two U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panels will meet this week to review the potential risks associated with long-term use of bisphosphonate medications such as Fosamax and to determine whether these drugs are safe and effective when used longer than three to five years, according to a story in the New York Times.
September 5, 2011
Oral care peptide patented for bone regeneration
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kane Biotech, a biotechnology company engaged in the development and commercialization of products that prevent and remove microbial biofilms, has developed and patented a new bone tissue regenerating fusion peptide based on the company's competence stimulating peptide oral care technology.
September 5, 2011
Plackers offers 10,000 free kids flossers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Plackers has given away 10,000 Plackers Kids dental flosser samples to help provide parents with the tools to encourage their children to floss daily, with the convenience of being able to do it anywhere.
August 29, 2011
CDA honors schools for oral health commitment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Dental Association (CDA) is recognizing the top California school districts for their ongoing efforts to support the state's Children's Oral Health Assessment law to ensure that children's oral health needs are being met.
August 28, 2011
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