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A way to talk with your patients about nutrition

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

The awareness by practitioners and patients of the importance of proper nutrition in maintaining oral health may be growing, but actually talking with your patients about their nutrition can be a difficult conversation. In his latest column, periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg offers a way to make these conversations a little easier.

January 22, 2019

New product: Native launches toothpaste line

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Personal care company Native has launched a new, fluoride-free toothpaste line.

January 9, 2019

Psoriasis linked to periodontal disease in new study

By Theresa Pablos

People with psoriasis may also be at an increased risk for periodontal disease. The findings of a new study linked the itchy, red skin condition to the health of teeth and gums.

January 8, 2019

What do you say when patients ask about food?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg is often asked about more than just oral healthcare by his patients. He devotes considerable time in talking to them about food and diet. In his latest column, he summarizes some of his latest thinking on food and eating.

January 8, 2019

Teen substance use linked to dental treatment nonadherence

By Lori Roniger

As adolescents transition to greater independence and adulthood, what determines whether they adhere to recommended dental treatments? Do socioeconomic factors have an effect? Might adopting certain habits or associating with certain people interfere with following suggested care? Researchers conducted a study to find out.

January 7, 2019

Mich. governor signs dental therapist bill

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Michigan has become the eighth U.S. state to allow dental therapists to practice.

January 1, 2019

Ending fluoridation linked to more caries, higher costs

By Theresa Pablos

Ending community water fluoridation may have long-lasting oral health and financial consequences. Researchers found the number of caries treatments and their associated Medicaid costs soared in Juneau, AK, after the city stopped adding fluoride to its water supply.

December 20, 2018

Congratulations to DrBicuspid.com's 2018 Dental Excellence Award winners

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Dental Excellence Awards. Please join us in honoring the best new products in dentistry. Awards will be presented at the Chicago Dental Society's Midwinter Meeting in February.

December 19, 2018

Benco to distribute Oxyfresh products

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oral care products company Oxyfresh has announced a partnership with Benco Dental to distribute its dental products in the U.S.

December 18, 2018

Want to improve teens' oral hygiene? Text them

By Theresa Pablos

If you want your teenage patients to brush and floss regularly, you may want to text them. In a new study, teenage orthodontics patients who received daily text reminders showed remarkably improved oral hygiene within a few weeks.

December 18, 2018

Are periodontists where they're needed? Yes and no

By Lori Roniger

Where are the periodontists? As the number of people with periodontitis continues to increase in the U.S., are periodontal specialists located where they're most needed? To find out, researchers examined the geographic proximity of periodontal offices throughout the U.S. to the homes of the people who need their care.

December 12, 2018

Hygiene Insider: Want to improve teens' oral hygiene? Text them

By Theresa Pablos

December 11, 2018

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