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New ADA guideline: Antibiotics unnecessary for most toothaches
By Melissa Busch
Antibiotics are not recommended for most toothaches for managing urgent dental pain and swelling, according to a new ADA guideline published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Instead, antibiotics should be reserved for patients with systemic conditions, such as fever, brought on by dental conditions.
October 24, 2019
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Social media heavily influences health behaviors, poll shows
By Melissa Busch
Approximately 44% of people take personal health or fitness actions based on the advice they find on social media platforms, according to the Parade/Cleveland Clinic Healthy Now survey of U.S. adults.
October 24, 2019
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NC dental board reconsiders prior-exam rule
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners will consider changing its rule that only a child who has been seen by a dentist can be treated at school.
October 23, 2019
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Colo. may consider licensing dental therapists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colorado may become the next U.S. state to begin licensing dental therapists to improve access to oral healthcare, according to news reports.
October 23, 2019
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Ex-Colgate researcher admits to stealing toothpaste recipes
By Melissa Busch
A former research technician and scientist for Colgate-Palmolive has admitted to stealing proprietary toothpaste formulas so that he could make and sell oral care products under a business he created overseas.
October 22, 2019
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HPV immunization program slashes precancer rates
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program in British Columbia has led to a significant reduction in rates of cervical precancers, according to a recent study in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
October 22, 2019
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FDA grants 1st modified-risk claims for smokeless tobacco
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorization for the first time for eight smokeless tobacco products from Swedish Match USA under its modified risk tobacco product pathway.
October 21, 2019
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ADA takes stand against vaping
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA has issued a statement opposing the use of electronic cigarettes, or vaping nicotine, in light of the growing number of vaping-related injury reports that have emerged in recent months.
October 20, 2019
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Colgate's Optic White fails to deeply whiten teeth, suit claims
By Melissa Busch
A Nevada woman has filed a class-action suit against Colgate-Palmolive, claiming that Colgate's Optic White toothpaste is based on "false hope" because it fails to naturally, deeply whiten teeth as advertised.
October 17, 2019
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Case report: Repair of osseous defect on an implant
By Daniel Haghighi, DDS
Dr. Daniel Haghighi reports on the case of a 70-year-old man who was experiencing pain around implant #5. He describes using a laser to maximize treatment efficacy and to manage the osseous tissue and soft-tissue defects.
October 17, 2019
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Study: Dental specialists prescribe millions of antibiotics
By Melissa Busch
Dentists and other dental specialists wrote about 9 million antibiotic prescriptions to patients during a three-year period despite growing concerns of antibiotic resistance, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
October 16, 2019
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Western Dental, Mexican consulate join forces
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Western Dental has partnered with the Mexican consulate to hold health fairs during Binational Health Week at two Western Dental locations in California's Santa Clara County. The fairs will be held October 18.
October 15, 2019
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