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Obese kids consume more calories from sugary drinks
By Theresa Pablos
Does a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages potentially reduce childhood obesity rates? Before that provocative question can be answered, researchers need to know what impact these beverages have on children's total daily calorie consumption. New research presented at a major obesity conference may provide some answers.
May 22, 2017
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New product: Confadent launches chewing gum
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Confadent Oral Technology has launched a peppermint-flavored chewing gum.
May 18, 2017
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New product: StellaLife launches oral care system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
StellaLife has launched a system of products for recovery after dental surgery.
May 17, 2017
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Survey: More Wash. kids getting dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Almost 90% of children in Washington state are receiving dental care for cavities, according to the results of a new survey.
May 16, 2017
4 oral healthcare points for your pregnant patients
By Lori Roniger
What is the most important information to communicate to your pregnant patients? In observance of National Women's Health Week, DrBicuspid.com spoke to dentists and obstetricians about how pregnant women can best take care of their own oral health and that of their children. Some recommendations have evolved and may surprise you.
May 16, 2017
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AAP, Sunstar name 1st research grant recipient
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and Sunstar Americas have announced the first recipient of a $30,000 research grant.
May 15, 2017
Is a preference for sweets driven by genetics?
By Theresa Pablos
Our genetic code may determine whether or not we have a sweet tooth, a new study has found. Researchers noted an association between people who consumed high levels of sweets and one variation of a hormone.
May 14, 2017
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Perio treatment aids heart health in people with diabetes
By Lori Roniger
Does periodontal treatment improve the overall health of people with diabetes? A new study examined the effects of periodontal interventions on cardiovascular disease in patients with periodontitis and type 2 diabetes, and found that some therapeutic treatments may reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications.
May 11, 2017
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What's the best dental insurance?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
What's the best dental insurance? As Dr. Alvin Danenberg writes, it's not the dental rider on your employer's health plan. It's not the government-assisted program better known as a freebie. It's not some self-pay contraption. It's none of those obvious things. Read on to find out what it is.
May 9, 2017
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Improving oral quality of life for nursing home residents
By Lori Roniger
What is the level of oral health-related quality of life among elderly nursing home residents, and how does it relate to prosthetic needs? A new study found that oral quality-of-life levels were low and the need for denture-related treatment high, with certain factors placing residents at greater risk.
May 8, 2017
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New products: Brasseler adds titanium scalers, curettes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental and surgical instrument manufacturer Brasseler USA has added new titanium scalers and curettes to its ImplantPro line.
May 4, 2017
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ADA, MD Anderson partner to prevent oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center are partnering to develop programs that will increase oral cancer prevention and detection.
May 4, 2017
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