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Study focuses on dental therapists' impact in Native Alaskan communities
By Tony Edwards
In the first study to look at the long-term outcomes of communities served by dental therapists, researchers from the University of Washington have found that children in Alaska Native communities had lower rates of tooth extractions and more preventive care than those in communities not receiving services from these practitioners.
August 10, 2017
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Study finds SDF safe and effective on kids' teeth
By Tony Edwards
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) was found to be safe and 100% effective in stopping active caries in primary teeth of at-risk children and was also well-accepted by their parents in a new study, published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.
August 9, 2017
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Periodontal disease linked to increased cancer risk
By Theresa Pablos
Periodontal disease is associated with a 14% increase in cancer risk among older women, according to the results of a new study. Periodontal disease also significantly increased the risk of specific cancers, including breast and esophageal cancers.
August 8, 2017
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Texas reaches $300K settlement with Henry Schein
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Texas attorney general has reached a $300,000 settlement agreement with Henry Schein over allegations of anticompetitive practices.
August 7, 2017
Epidemic periodontitis rates found in type 2 diabetes patients
By Tony Edwards
Do you have adult patients with type 2 diabetes? Do you screen them for periodontal disease? The findings of a new study suggest the problem is wider than expected.
August 6, 2017
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Sugar causes more problems than just rotten teeth
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
You know that dietary sugars are a major cause of tooth decay, but do you know that these sugars cause more than just rotten teeth? In his latest column, Dr. Alvin Danenberg reviews some recent literature on the subject and discusses how he talks with his patients about this topic and their health.
August 1, 2017
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New product: Young Dental adds fluoride varnish pen
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Young Dental has introduced a new fluoride varnish product, the Varnish Pen.
July 31, 2017
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Long-term care staff lack oral healthcare training
By Tony Edwards
Adding to the literature on oral healthcare in long-term care facilities, researchers have found that training on the subject was lacking among care staff at six such facilities in New England, according to a presentation at the recent International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) 2017 World Congress.
July 31, 2017
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New direction for preventing early childhood caries?
By Lori Roniger
Bacteria and yeast are jointly responsible for early childhood caries, previous research suggests. Now a new study has isolated the surface molecules on yeast that interact with bacteria to form some biofilms, potentially leading to a novel strategy to fight this disease.
July 31, 2017
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FDA proposes lowering tobacco nicotine levels
By Theresa Pablos
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on July 28 plans to regulate nicotine in cigarettes and other tobacco products to make cigarettes less dangerous and encourage the development of newer tobacco products that may be less dangerous than cigarettes. The goal is to lower the amount of nicotine to nonaddictive levels, reducing the risk of addiction and making it easier for current users to quit smoking.
July 30, 2017
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Oral health policy for older adults is a mess
By Theresa Pablos
SAN FRANCISCO - Oral health policy for adults in long-term care facilities is a mess, according to a presentation by Elizabeth Mertz, PhD, at the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) 2017 World Congress. Mertz discussed the depth of the policy problem and how four states are trying to solve it.
July 27, 2017
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What effect does Alzheimer's disease have on oral health?
By Tony Edwards
SAN FRANCISCO - Does Alzheimer's disease have an effect on a patient's oral health? New research suggests that the severity of dementia may well be related to the extent of a patient's oral health issues, according to a presentation at this week's International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) 2017 World Congress. Researchers also presented five key findings of their study to help aid you in treating these patients.
July 26, 2017
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