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Oral-B unveils new power toothbrush at CES 2020
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Procter & Gamble (P&G) brand Oral-B unveiled its Oral-B iO power toothbrush on January 5 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
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One dose of HPV vaccine may be enough to fend off cancer
By Melissa Busch
A single dose of the HPV vaccine may be as effective at protecting against cervical cancer as the recommended two or three doses, according to a new study published online on December 27 in JAMA Network Open.
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Budget hole puts a Wash. dental hygiene program at risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Shoreline Community College in Washington may shutter its popular dental hygiene program to cover a $2 million budget shortfall. A dip in student enrollments at the school has led to a decrease in revenue, according to news reports.
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Travel tooth care device designer seeks manufacturers, marketers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Invention services company InventHelp is seeking manufacturers or marketers for a My Travel Buddie, a device that combines a toothbrush and toothpaste into one portable travel product.
January 2, 2020
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Ore. school gets $2M for dental therapist pilot project
By Melissa Busch
The Pacific University School of Dental Hygiene Studies in Oregon has received $2 million in funding for a pilot project to determine the feasibility of adding dental therapists to dental care teams and the best way to train them.
January 2, 2020
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Podcast: What to know about vaping in 2020
By Kevin Henry
As we enter into a new decade, one recent trend continues to make its mark: vaping. But what does this mean for dental practices? How should they talk to their patients about the effects of vaping? In this podcast, dental pharmacology expert Tom Viola, RPh, discusses some simple ways that dental professionals can address the issue of vaping with their patients.
January 1, 2020
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5 ways to increase hygiene profitability in 2020
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Other than the doctor, dental hygiene is the only other significant production center in most dental practices. In his monthly column from the Dental Business Study Club, Dr. Roger P. Levin explains five ways to increase your hygiene profitability in the new year.
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Bluereo seeks funds for accessible-for-all toothbrush
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Bluereo has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its G150 electronic suction toothbrush, which aims to make it easier to clean the teeth of people who cannot practice good oral hygiene themselves due to injuries and disabilities.
December 29, 2019
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Perio disease linked to worse maternal, newborn outcomes
By Theresa Pablos
A recent study has linked periodontal disease during pregnancy to worse health outcomes for both mothers and their children. The authors called for more oral health outreach efforts to address this preventable and treatable health-related pregnancy risk.
December 22, 2019
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When is it OK to give 'healthy' gifts, like toothbrushes?
By Melissa Busch
Go ahead, wrap that toothbrush and give it for your upcoming holiday celebration. Just make sure the recipient is about 24 years old. By that age, people in the U.S. are tickled to receive toothbrushes, books, or underwear as gifts, according to the results of a new survey.
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New HPV saliva test may speed detection of mouth, throat cancers
By Joseph Constance
Scientists have fused acoustics and microfluidics in a novel saliva test designed to show within minutes whether a person has a high-risk strain of HPV associated with mouth and throat cancers. Results were published online December 13 in the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics.
December 22, 2019
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9 ways your patients will benefit from low-level laser therapy
By Mel Burchman, DDS
Dr. Mel Burchman, president of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, explains how low-level laser therapy, or photobiomodulation, can offer your patients many therapeutic benefits, including reduction of pain and inflammation, immunomodulation, and promotion of wound healing and tissue regeneration, as well as being an alternative to addictive opioid drugs.
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