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Clean teeth in 10 seconds? Meet the Amabrush
By Theresa Pablos
Can a device really clean teeth thoroughly in 10 seconds? The creators of the newly developed Amabrush toothbrush think so and are going to put their creation through independent clinical tests to back their claim.
July 18, 2017
2017 07 18 16 26 36 287 Amabrush 400
OSAP announces winners of leadership awards
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has announced the recipients of its annual Infection Control Leadership Awards.
July 17, 2017
Water Pik to be acquired for $1B
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Water Pik has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Church & Dwight, the maker of Arm & Hammer products, for approximately $1 billion in cash.
July 16, 2017
Can symptoms help identify certain oral mucosal lesions?
By Lori Roniger
What's the best way to determine the type of oral mucosal lesion a patient may have? Can symptoms such as xerostomia and differences in saliva help distinguish oral lichen planus, oral lichenoid lesions, and stomatitis in patients with or without contact allergies? Researchers sought to find out.
July 10, 2017
2017 07 10 19 31 40 334 Salivary Glands 400
Laser fluorescence effective for detecting initial carious lesions
By Theresa Pablos
Laser fluorescence may effectively detect initial caries progression, but the technology struggles at monitoring later, more minute changes, according to a new study that looked at enamel demineralization with three different tools.
July 10, 2017
2017 06 12 15 29 59 286 Laser Red Beams 400
Do antibiotics improve periodontitis treatment?
By Tony Edwards
What is the best treatment for your patients with severe, chronic periodontitis: subgingival debridement alone or debridement with a short course of antibiotics? A new study looked at three treatment options and found that a short course of antibiotics may help.
July 9, 2017
2017 07 07 13 34 02 577 Teeth Periodontal Disease 400
Simple dental information is helpful for pregnant women
By Lori Roniger
Providing patients with more information leads to better dental health, right? Not exactly. A new study found that giving pregnant women basic oral health information health was effective at improving their hygiene, but the addition of other interventions produced no further benefits.
July 5, 2017
2017 05 17 09 48 51 610 Pregnant Woman 400
Young Innovations buys product lines from Medical Products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental supply manufacturer Young Innovations has acquired a number of dental product lines from Medical Products Laboratories.
July 4, 2017
Second Opinion: Is toothpaste necessary?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
There are more than 1,400 different types of toothpaste available, according to Dr. Alvin Danenberg. But is toothpaste itself necessary for your patients to properly clean their teeth? He asks this provocative question to discuss the larger topic of what is in toothpaste, what manufacturers claim, and the best way for you to help your patients clean their teeth.
July 4, 2017
2016 10 12 14 41 06 881 Dr B Second Opinion 400
Do whitening toothpastes live up to the hype?
By Lori Roniger
What should you tell your patients when they ask if whitening toothpastes are effective? Are claims that they remove tooth stains or whiten teeth substantiated? To find out if toothpastes live up to the marketing hype, researchers reviewed the existing literature comparing the effects of whitening and regular toothpastes.
June 29, 2017
2017 01 24 16 36 06 177 Toothpaste Brush 400
Top 5 news stories from spring 2017
By Tony Edwards
DrBicuspid.com takes a look back at the most-read news and clinical articles from spring 2017, as measured by page views. The most popular article was our coverage of the ADA creating a new licensing exam, followed by our list of the 10 largest dental service/support organizations in the U.S.
June 27, 2017
2016 12 28 17 05 57 851 Top 5 400
3 strategies to prioritize oral health in nursing homes
By Theresa Pablos
Many nursing home residents often have poor oral health, which can also negatively affect their overall physical and psychological health. Therefore, a team of researchers searched the scientific literature to find which strategies resulted in healthier teeth and gums for the nursing home population.
June 27, 2017
2016 08 16 15 00 24 778 Woman Senior Citizen 400
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