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Benefits of nonfluoride agents in kids remain unclear

By Lori Roniger

Various nonfluoride substances have shown promise for preventing caries in children's primary teeth. But a new research review has found that there isn't sufficient research yet to recommend that any of them take the place of fluoride for cavity prevention.

August 23, 2017

Study: Saliva test may detect Zika virus

By Tony Edwards

With the transmission of the Zika virus a concern in 70 countries, including the U.S., an accurate, quick, and cost-effective test is needed to see if a patient has contracted the virus. A saliva-based test may be effective, and dentists may play a key role in the future surveillance and detection of the virus, according to a study and commentary published on August 21 in the Journal of Dental Research.

August 22, 2017

Calif.'s state oral health plan begins to take shape

By Theresa Pablos

After two years of planning, California has finally offered a look at what the state's oral health plan may be like. The state's dental director, Dr. Jayanth Kumar, outlined broad concepts and frameworks for the plan in the August 2017 edition of the Journal of the California Dental Association.

August 17, 2017

Hygiene Insider: Benefits of nonfluoride agents in kids remain unclear

By Tony Edwards

August 16, 2017

New product: Clip Mirror debuts in U.S.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

D.H. Essentials has introduced the dental hygiene Clip Mirror to the U.S. market.

August 15, 2017

What is your patient's mouth worth?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Your patients may take for granted that they can eat almost anything they want and enjoy the taste and chewing satisfaction of the food. Periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg wonders if patients would take better care of their oral health if a value and a cost were assigned.

August 15, 2017

Er:YAG lasers change dentin's surface, chemical composition

By Theresa Pablos

Hard-tissue lasers have been praised as a replacement to drills for basic restorative procedures, which is why researchers decided to take a closer look at how one type, the erbium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Er:YAG) laser, affected dentin's physical and chemical properties.

August 14, 2017

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

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

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

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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