Nutrition: Page 25

Peers, community help teens quit sugary drinks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A peer- and community-driven education program appears to be a successful vehicle to encourage high school students in Appalachia to reduce their intake of sugared drinks, according to a study in PRISM: A Journal of Regional Engagement.
June 6, 2012
Vt. senator addresses U.S. dental challenges
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vermont is making progress in its efforts to improve access to affordable dental care, but more must be done across the U.S. to address its oral health crisis, according to U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT).
June 3, 2012
NYC moves to ban large sugary drinks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In an attempt to battle the rising obesity level, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proposing to ban the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, movie theaters, and streetcars throughout the city, according to an article in the New York Times.
May 30, 2012
Fluoride debate returns to Wichita, Kan.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The fluoride debate is heating up again this week in Wichita, KS, the fourth largest city in the U.S. without fluoridated water.
May 30, 2012
Health Net awards $175K in grants to Calif. clinics
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Health Net Foundation is providing $175,000 in grants to 12 California school-based health centers and community medical clinics to further their efforts in helping prevent childhood and adult dental problems.
May 24, 2012
Study links sleep apnea with cancer mortality risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of cancer mortality, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Wisconsin.
May 21, 2012
Study: Teeth erupt earlier in obese children
By Rob Goszkowski
Childhood obesity is known to have an impact on the development of youngsters, but what about their teeth? A new study in the journal Obesity found that teeth in obese children erupt sooner than in non-obese children, which could have implications for the timing of treatment.
March 15, 2012
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RI may cut adult Medicaid dental services
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Rhode Island has become the latest state to consider dramatically reducing Medicaid dental services for adults.
February 27, 2012
More people going to ERs with preventable dental problems
By Donna Domino
State budgets are being strained by expensive emergency room (ER) treatment for toothaches and other avoidable dental ailments, according to a new report from the Pew Center on the States. Preventable dental conditions were the primary reason for 830,590 ER visits by Americans in 2009, up 16% from 2006.
February 27, 2012
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Oragenics touts positive study results for EvoraKids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oragenics has announced the successful completion of an independently conducted, randomized, double-blind clinical trial of EvoraKids oral probiotic.
February 22, 2012
Survey: Parents know little about pediatric dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Many parents are not following recommended guidelines for brushing, flossing, and other habits for optimal pediatric oral health, according to a survey conducted by MetLife.
February 5, 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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