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New product: Midmark debuts ultrasonic cleaner

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Midmark has debuted the QuickClean ultrasonic cleaner.

June 25, 2017

Wis. law allows hygienists to practice in more settings

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental hygienists in Wisconsin will be able to practice without the supervision and presence of a dentist in more public health settings thanks to a state bill that was signed into law on June 22.

June 21, 2017

Patients with type 2 diabetes more likely to develop periodontitis

By Tony Edwards

Periodontal disease is a major complication of diabetes mellitus. But are patients with type 2 diabetes more likely to develop periodontal disease than those with type 1 diabetes? Researchers found that type 2 diabetes patients were more likely to have periodontitis and gingivitis, and they presented their findings at the recent American Diabetes Association's annual meeting.

June 21, 2017

U.S. appeals court upholds decision for AAID over Texas board

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A U.S. appeals court has affirmed a lower court's decision in favor of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) that the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners' rule on dental specialist advertising is unconstitutional.

June 20, 2017

49 state associations sign charters with ADHA

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) announced that two additional state associations have signed charter agreements with the organization at its recent annual conference in Jacksonville, FL. This brings the total number of chartered constituents to 49.

June 20, 2017

The causes of root sensitivity

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Dr. Alvin Danenberg recently consulted with a patient with a long-standing problem with tooth-root sensitivity. Many patients may not be aware of the possible causes or may be inadvertently triggering this problem with too-aggressive flossing or brushing. Dr. Danenberg offers some ideas for talking with your patients about this issue.

June 20, 2017

Handpieces may spread harmful microorganisms

By Theresa Pablos

Syringes, scalers, and high-speed handpieces could be spreading harmful microorganisms in your dental practice, according to the findings of a recent systematic review that evaluated where pathogenic bioaerosols come from and what risk they pose to dental staff and patients.

June 19, 2017

Can early-life family income influence lifelong dental pain?

By Lori Roniger

Lower socioeconomic status is known to negatively affect various health outcomes, but scant information is available on its relationship to dental pain. To learn more, researchers of a new study investigated the effects of family income early in life and parental education on dental pain in adulthood.

June 18, 2017

7 ways to talk with your patients about flossing

By Tony Edwards

Do your patients continue to ask if they have to floss? U.S. researchers looked at the evidence for and against flossing, and they offered seven strategies for talking about it with your patients in hopes of improving their oral health.

June 14, 2017

Study: Laser therapy reduces dentin hypersensitivity

By Theresa Pablos

With dentin hypersensitivity being one of the most common complaints of patients, general dentists and periodontists are eager to find ways to ease patient discomfort. Recent research suggests that laser therapy is a promising option.

June 12, 2017

Week in Review: Oral cancer screening; treating senior patients; and new products

By Tony Edwards

June 8, 2017

Ore. school-based program gets $124K grant

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An Oregon program that provides school-based dental care for children has received a $124,000 grant from the Ford Family Foundation.

June 8, 2017

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