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RYCA to launch J-shaped power toothbrush

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

RYCA International has developed a new power toothbrush that it claims will provide effective oral cleaning in 20 seconds.

September 23, 2019

Henry Schein to distribute Solea laser

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein Dental has partnered with Convergent Dental to distribute Convergent's Solea laser.

September 4, 2019

Surgery patients get oral hygiene kits to reduce pneumonia risk

By Melissa Busch

In hopes of reducing the number of patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia, insurance company Aetna is sending oral hygiene care packages to certain patients before surgery. The company's chief dental officer highlighted the program's impact during a media presentation on August 26.

August 27, 2019

Study finds elite athletes have poor oral health

By Tony Edwards

Oral disease is prevalent in elite athletes despite the fact that they brush their teeth more than other patients, according to the findings of a U.K. survey. Most of the athletes indicated, however, that they would be willing to change their oral hygiene behavior to improve their oral health.

August 22, 2019

Toothbrushes, dental floss on updated U.S. tariff list

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental floss and toothbrushes are on the latest list of products and materials that will have tariffs slapped on them in the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China.

August 20, 2019

Biolase reports lower revenue in Q2

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Laser and CAD/CAM scanner company Biolase has announced its fiscal second-quarter financial results.

August 11, 2019

Perio treatment mix helps lower glucose levels

By Melissa Busch

It can be difficult to find an effective treatment regimen to help patients with both chronic periodontitis and type 2 diabetes. Researchers conducted a review and found that a combination of three treatments, including scaling and root planing, was most effective in reducing blood glucose levels.

August 7, 2019

New product: Crest adds new toothpaste line for sensitive gums

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Procter & Gamble brand Crest has launched its new line of Crest Gum and Sensitivity toothpastes designed to help relieve gum sensitivity.

August 5, 2019

P&G reports higher healthcare sales, overall loss in Q4

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has reported increased healthcare division net sales for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. However, the company reported an overall $5.237 billion loss for the quarter, centered around its Gillette shaving brand.

July 29, 2019

FDA warns about danger of xylitol -- for dogs

By Theresa Pablos

Xylitol may help prevent dental decay in humans, but the sugar substitute can be fatal for dogs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned about xylitol's potential toxicity for canines in a consumer update on July 9.

July 9, 2019

Case report: Removal of a porcelain-fused-to-zirconia crown

By Timothy Anderson, DDS

Dr. Timothy Anderson reports on the case of a 52-year-old man who needed to have a crown on tooth #15 removed. He describes using a laser for removing the crown and explains the advantages for both the practitioner and patient.

July 7, 2019

Study boosts Er,Cr:YSGG laser for peri-implantitis treatment

By Tony Edwards

Is an erbium, chromium-doped yttrium, scandium, gallium, and garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser effective for treating peri-implantitis? A new in vitro study showed that this laser eliminated two different colonies of bacteria on dental implants.

July 2, 2019

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