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Sustained antimicrobial-release implant curbs biofilms
By Lori Roniger
What if you could prevent infectious biofilms on your patient's implants? Researchers have shown in the laboratory that sustained chlorhexidine release through a porous titanium-silica material prevented and eradicated biofilm formation, which may lead to a new option for preventing implant infections.
February 6, 2017
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Sonendo acquires laser firm
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Endodontic technology developer Sonendo has acquired medical and dental laser therapies company PIPStek.
February 5, 2017
Infographic: A look at U.S. sugary drink consumption
By Theresa Pablos
Most Americans drink at least one sugar-sweetened beverage per day, according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The finding is concerning because sugary drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the American diet and can lead to dental caries and erosion.
February 5, 2017
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New product: Armor Dental launches healing aid device
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Armor Dental has launched a patented dental healing aid device for patients.
February 2, 2017
67 kids hospitalized in Calif. water line infection case
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The number of children hospitalized after a water line infection at a Southern California dental clinic has risen to 67, according to a January 31 update from the Health Care Agency of Orange County.
January 31, 2017
Implants and inflammation
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Recent published research has raised a question about titanium dental implants and possible inflammation. Dr. Alvin Danenberg notes that while the vast majority of procedures using these implants have been successful and free of symptoms, he'd like to see well-designed studies undertaken and published so practitioners can offer their patients more complete information.
January 31, 2017
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Kaiser Permanente premiers integrated medical-dental clinic
By Lori Roniger
Kaiser Permanente opened a pilot integrated medical-dental clinic in January that is believed to be the first such enterprise that is not publicly funded. Located in Beaverton, OR, the clinic is the first for Kaiser in which both types of care are offered in the same building and medical and dental staff also work together to provide integrated care.
January 29, 2017
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Can restricting sugar at school improve oral health?
By Lori Roniger
Do school nutrition policies actually improve children's oral health and reduce caries rates? A new study suggests that a policy that restricted sugary drinks and foods at a school with socioeconomically disadvantaged students significantly reduced the caries rate.
January 26, 2017
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Calif. will reimburse for SDF for some kids
By Theresa Pablos
To combat early childhood caries, the California Department of Health Care Services has approved the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for some high-risk children enrolled in Denti-Cal, the state's dental Medicaid program.
January 25, 2017
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Teaching toothbrushing: Is a video or jaw model better?
By Tony Edwards
Sometimes it seems like children are always glued to a screen. Researchers wondered whether showing them a video of how to brush their teeth versus a live demonstration would have different results. The findings might surprise you.
January 24, 2017
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Is constant employee turnover dooming your office?
By Corinne Jameson-Kuehl, RDH
Building the right team is the goal of every dental office. You make the effort to screen applicants and implement the best interviewing techniques, but is the dream team you are seeking falling apart? Dental hygienist Corinne Jameson-Kuehl has some ideas to help your office stop the turnover and hire the right people.
January 24, 2017
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Delta Dental Foundation awards community-based grants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Delta Dental Foundation has awarded grants totaling $150,000 to community-based oral healthcare programs in three U.S. states.
January 23, 2017
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