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Virtual reality may help treat dental fear

By Theresa Pablos

Virtual reality (VR) may help patients with severe dental fear or dental phobia. Exposure to a virtual dentist and clinic can reduce dental anxiety and lead to treatment completion, according to a new study.

August 6, 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

Review: Oral health education from nurses, others is effective

By Tony Edwards

Educational, preventive dental programs are being presented to new mothers by nondental practitioners as a way to reduce the prevalence of early childhood caries. Researchers reviewed the literature and found these programs can improve the oral health of those involved.

August 4, 2019

Are dentists obligated to treat unvaccinated kids?

By Theresa Pablos

Are dentists obligated to treat children without vaccinations? This is a question that the staff of The Dentists Insurance Company hears frequently. They explored the ethical and legal considerations in the August issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association.

August 4, 2019

Is probing the best measurement for peri-implant health?

By Tony Edwards

Pocket probing depth and bleeding on probing are useful for assessing periodontal conditions, but are these the best measurements to evaluate the health of peri-implant tissue? Researchers conducted a literature review and suggested using a different evaluation process.

August 1, 2019

New product: Palmero debuts tension relief band

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Palmero Healthcare has introduced a tension relief band for the hands and fingers to alleviate pain from repetitive work.

August 1, 2019

Study confirms long-term perio treatment works

By Theresa Pablos

The science is in: Long-term periodontal therapy appears to prevent tooth loss and tissue damage. A new study found that decades-long periodontal treatment at a general dentist's office helped patients maintain healthy gums.

July 30, 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

Cantel Medical to acquire Hu-Friedy for $725M

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Cantel Medical has agreed to acquire instrument manufacturer Hu-Friedy for $725 million in cash and stock. Hu-Friedy will be combined with Crosstex, Cantel's dental division, when the transaction is completed. The transaction is expected to close before fall 2019.

July 29, 2019

Study: Practitioners underrate patients' dental anxiety

By Tony Edwards

How good are you at telling if a patient has dental anxiety? Maybe not as good as you think, as a new study found that dental practitioners rated poorly in their ability to determine a patient's dental anxiety.

July 22, 2019

Can natural oils help maintain enamel in postcancer patients?

By Tony Edwards

Maintaining enamel hardness is a concern when patients undergo radiation therapy. Researchers wanted to see if natural compounds such as coconut oil, vitamin E oil, and curcumin helped during after-cancer treatment.

July 21, 2019

Global researchers call for radical oral health overhaul

By Theresa Pablos

Poor oral health is a global phenomenon and one that's not improving with better research and technology. To fix this, an international team of researchers is calling for radical oral healthcare reform, including universal oral healthcare coverage.

July 18, 2019

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