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NIDCR names recipients of $1M per year long-term awards

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded four researchers approximately $1 million per year for projects focused on deepening understanding of dental, oral, and craniofacial diseases and conditions.

October 8, 2017

New product: Prophy Magic adds disposable contra angles

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Prophy Magic has introduced a new line of disposable contra angles for its Freestyle handpiece.

October 5, 2017

CDHA adds benefits, members since nixing ADHA affiliation

By Lori Roniger

The California Dental Hygienists' Association (CDHA) claims it has increased membership since ending its 90-year affiliation with the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) in 2016.

October 3, 2017

Workplace noise causes health problems for dental team

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Is the noise in your office or laboratory affecting you? Researchers assessed noise levels in both environments and found that the presence of certain types of sound and the degree of exposure were linked to various short- and long-term mental and physical effects.

September 28, 2017

Case report: 71-year-old patient with bleeding gums

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg was asked to evaluate a 71-year-old patient with bleeding gums who had not responded to a daily hygiene regimen. The patient walked out after the first visit with Dr. Danenberg but returned months later when prescription medicines did not improve his gums. How this patient's health was improved illustrates that sometimes solutions occur away from the office.

September 26, 2017

New product: Elevate Oral Care launches tinted SDF

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Elevate Oral Care has introduced a tinted version of its silver diamine fluoride (SDF) 38% product.

September 25, 2017

New book offers career advice for dental assistants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Journalist and dental team-building expert Kevin Henry has published a new book on ways for dental assistants to be better team members and advance their careers.

September 25, 2017

Study explores link between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis

By Lori Roniger

Periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis are both chronic inflammatory diseases and share other similarities. But is there a causative relationship? A new study examines the evidence.

September 25, 2017

NYU researchers awarded $13M to study SDF

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute has awarded $13 million to researchers from the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry to study the effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride (SDF).

September 19, 2017

Families of kids with cleft lip need more dental support

By Lori Roniger

What's getting in the way of children born with a cleft lip or palate having better oral health? A new study examined the experience of toothbrushing in these children and their families, and found that, despite good intentions, they encountered some obstacles to maintaining consistent effective oral health routines.

September 19, 2017

Study: High fluoride levels may affect young kids' IQ

By Tony Edwards

Does a high level of prenatal fluoride exposure affect children's cognitive function? What about their brain development after birth? A study published on September 19 concluded that the growing fetal nervous system may be affected by high levels of fluoride, although U.S. researchers cautioned reading too much into the study findings.

September 18, 2017

Do charcoal toothpastes live up to their advertising?

By Tony Edwards

Do your patients use toothpastes containing charcoal? Maybe they've asked you or your team if these products have health and cosmetic benefits not available from other toothpastes. The authors of a new literature review found no scientific evidence to back up manufacturer health claims, and they urged dentists to talk with their patients about these products.

September 18, 2017

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