Dental Hygiene: Page 220

Biolase laser receives FDA clearance

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Laser and CAD/CAM scanner company Biolase has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its Epic Pro laser system.

January 23, 2017

Midlevel provider bill introduced in Mass.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Massachusetts lawmakers will be considering a bill to allow a type of midlevel provider, called public health dental practitioners, to practice in the state.

January 23, 2017

Henry Schein completes acquisition of Brazilian distributor

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein has completed the acquisition of a majority ownership of Dental Cremer, a Brazilian dental supplies and equipment distributor.

January 22, 2017

Week in Review: Titanium implants and peri-implantitis; U.S. oral health goals; and new products

By Tony Edwards

January 19, 2017

Hu-Friedy acquires dental products company

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Hu-Friedy has acquired the dental products company J. Palmero Sales.

January 19, 2017

January new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com

By Tony Edwards

Since the middle of December, companies have introduced new products ranging from a smart toothbrush to a 3D printer, and more. Here is our monthly roundup of new products from companies such as Kolibree, Microcopy, TJA Health, and others.

January 19, 2017

New midlevel provider bill introduced in ND

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

North Dakota lawmakers are once again considering a bill to allow midlevel providers to practice in the state.

January 19, 2017

U.S. oral health shines in Healthy People 2020 review

By Theresa Pablos

The U.S. is mostly hitting its oral health goals from the Healthy People 2020 initiative on improving population health in the country, according to a new review. Dental treatment and preventive services have by and large increased for U.S. children and adults over the last decade.

January 19, 2017

Biolase announces leadership change

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Laser and CAD/CAM scanner company Biolase has announced a change in company management.

January 18, 2017

CDC releases infection-prevention app for dental offices

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a new app to help dental facilities stay compliant with infection-prevention practices.

January 18, 2017

What do you tell your patients about mouthwash?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Dr. Alvin Danenberg's patients often ask him about mouthwash and mouthrinses. They want to know if mouthwash kills bacteria. But then they ask if bacteria can cause gum disease and how can they get or keep healthy gums. This is an opportunity to have an in-depth conversation about your patient's health.

January 17, 2017

CDHCs and the evolving dental team

By Theresa Pablos

The dental team is changing. It seems everyone is trying to find a solution to increase access to oral healthcare for millions of Americans. For the past 10 years, the ADA's answer has not been midlevel providers but rather community dental health coordinators (CDHCs).

January 16, 2017

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