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AADR 2018: Ultrasonic toothbrushes stand up to the test

By Theresa Pablos

Ultrasonic toothbrushes appear to effectively remove plaque and boost gingival health, according to pilot study presented this week at the 2018 American Association of Dental Research (AADR) meeting in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

March 22, 2018

AADR 2018: Kids' caries risk not increased by breastfeeding

By Lori Roniger

Does breastfeeding after introducing other dietary carbohydrates place children at greater risk for early childhood caries? Current recommendations are inconsistent. New research presented on March 22 at the 2018 American Association of Dental Research (AADR) annual meeting in Fort Lauderdale, FL, examined this issue.

March 22, 2018

HHS names new CDC director

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Robert Redfield, MD, has been named as the new director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by Alex Azar II, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

March 21, 2018

New study links missing teeth and diabetes risk

By Tony Edwards

Is there a link between missing teeth and a patient's risk of developing diabetes? The findings of a new study, presented on March 19 at the 2018 Endocrine Society annual meeting, suggest there is. Researchers found a connection between a decline in glucose tolerance and an increased number of missing teeth.

March 20, 2018

Fad diets and oral health

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg was forwarded an email about fad diets and their effects on oral health, including bad breath and dehydration. The practical issues for Dr. Danenberg, however, are what is a fad diet and what do you tell your patients about these diets and their side effects.

March 20, 2018

Study asks if women with more kids have fewer teeth

By Tony Edwards

The old saying "Gain a child, lose a tooth" suggests that parents with more children have more missing teeth than people with fewer children. But is it true, or is this phrase an urban myth? Researchers wanted to see if evidence supported this saying and, if so, what impact does it have on a patient's oral health?

March 19, 2018

FDA seeks comment on lowering nicotine levels

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the next step toward the goal of lowering the levels of nicotine in cigarettes to minimal or nonaddictive levels.

March 15, 2018

What do practitioners need to talk about HPV with patients?

By Lori Roniger

Time to have that talk? Dental practitioners are well-positioned to help patients prevent cancers related to human papilloma virus (HPV) but can find it difficult to communicate about the topic. A new study examined the role of practitioners in this area and what might help them do a better job.

March 15, 2018

Biolase reports decreased revenues in Q4, 2017

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Laser and CAD/CAM scanner company Biolase has reported a decrease in net revenues for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2017 and the year.

March 14, 2018

ADA releases revised book on water fluoridation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has released the 2018 edition of Fluoridation Facts.

March 14, 2018

Should you recommend flossing to your patients? It depends

By Lori Roniger

How does flossing compare with other interdental oral hygiene aids for maintaining periodontal health? Could the longstanding dominance of floss be heading for a further tumble? Researchers analyzed the existing evidence in a new study and reached some interesting conclusions.

March 13, 2018

Infographic: 12M U.S. kids live with untreated decay

By Theresa Pablos

More than 12 million children experienced untreated coronal caries between 2011 and 2014, even in the era of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The statistic comes from a new study that looked at demographic and socioeconomic factors associated with untreated decay.

March 12, 2018

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