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Study tests success of nonsurgical perio treatment
By Tony Edwards
Is a nonsurgical treatment approach successful when treating patients with periodontal pocket depth of 5 mm or more? A study of more than 1,100 patients sought to find out. The researchers conclusions may change how you approach treating these patients.
April 10, 2019
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Benco to distribute StellaLife pain management products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Benco Dental has announced a partnership with biotechnology company StellaLife to distribute the company's alternative pain management products.
April 2, 2019
New product: Premier adds cordless prophy handpiece
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Premier Dental has launched the AeroPro cordless and pedal-free prophy handpiece.
April 2, 2019
New product: Premier launches evacuation system cleaner
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Premier Dental has launched Vac Attak Green, a new evacuation system cleaner.
April 2, 2019
FDA proposes limiting fluoride in bottled water
By Theresa Pablos
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a rule to lower the allowable level of fluoride in bottled water. The new level of 0.7 mg/L parts per million is the same as the standard set by the Department of Health and Human Services in 2015 for community water systems.
April 2, 2019
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Patients need to be proactive for their health
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
A patient came into periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg's office saying he wanted to become healthy. It's a good first step, writes Dr. Danenberg, but this patient must also stop smoking and other behaviors if he is going to have a chance to become healthy. Patients have to be willing to participate in their own healthcare, he notes.
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Second Opinion: An update on the Utah fluoride overfeed
By Dr. Johnny Johnson Jr.
In early February 2019, the residents of 50 homes in Sandy City, UT, experienced a brief "fluoride overfeed" that resulted from a combination of human error and a snowstorm that caused a power failure at the city's water plant. Dr. Johnny Johnson Jr., president of the American Fluoridation Society, gives an update to the situation in this Second Opinion.
March 28, 2019
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Poor oral health increases pancreatic cancer risk for black women
By Tony Edwards
Poor oral health is associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a long-term study that included almost 60,000 African-American women. Periodontal disease also was a risk factor, as with women with this condition were 77% more likely to have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
March 27, 2019
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Does fluoride concentration matter for decay prevention?
By Tony Edwards
Data support the use of fluoride in toothpaste to prevent decay, but there is no standardization of fluoride levels in toothpaste. Researchers performed an updated, comprehensive review to see if the level of fluoride in toothpaste affected its ability to fight tooth decay.
March 26, 2019
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Mouth ulcers linked to inflammatory diseases, depression
By Theresa Pablos
Mouth ulcers may be closely linked to seemingly unrelated physical and psychological conditions, a new study has found. Genetic variants associated with canker sores are also related to inflammatory diseases and depressive symptoms.
March 25, 2019
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Delta Dental of Calif., Philips partner on research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of California and Philips have announced a partnership to improve oral healthcare outcomes.
March 21, 2019
Winter 2019 new-product roundup
By Tony Edwards
Between the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting in February and the International Dental Show in March, a number of companies have released new products. DrBicuspid.com brings you this roundup of new releases from companies such as Planmeca, Align Technology, and others.
March 19, 2019
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