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February 1, 2016

JADA: Dental team should screen for pediatric obesity

By Donna Domino

Oral healthcare professionals are uniquely positioned to be part of an interprofessional effort to intervene in the pediatric obesity problem, according to a new paper in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA). Because of their frequent contact with patients, dental professionals can complement and support weight screening and health behaviors, the authors noted.

February 1, 2016

Specialist referrals take time and commitment

By Corinne Jameson-Kuehl, RDH

As you start prepping a tooth for a crown, it fractures at the gumline. This has probably happened to you or someone you know. As Corinne Jameson-Kuehl, RDH, writes, this is one of many examples where a successful relationship with a specialist makes everyone's practice better.

February 1, 2016

NYU, UCLA get $2.4M grant to study cannabinoids for cancer pain

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The New York University (NYU) Bluestone Center for Clinical Research and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have received a five-year, $2.4 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to study the use of nonpsychotropic cannabinoids to suppress chronic cancer pain.

January 28, 2016

New fluoridation society provides help to fight myths

By Donna Domino

Johnny Johnson Jr., DMD, president of the newly formed American Fluoridation Society (AFS) got into the fluoridation fight when local officials in his community of Pinellas County, FL, voted in 2011 to discontinue water fluoridation, citing concern that residents might be ingesting too much fluoride.

January 28, 2016

BioRed launches OSHA online training program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Regulated medical waste return company BioRed has launched a new website feature called Total Compliance that serves as an educational resource for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other regulatory training.

January 27, 2016

Hygiene Insider: New tool helps hygienist provide primary care screenings

By Tony Edwards

January 27, 2016

Convergent names new VP of marketing

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Convergent Dental announced that David Garabedian has joined the company as the vice president of marketing.

January 26, 2016

NCI cancer centers call for more HPV vaccinations

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

All 69 of the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer centers issued a statement calling for an increase in the number of HPV vaccinations.

January 26, 2016

AMD Lasers offers free certification program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

AMD Lasers is now offering its dental laser certification program for free for all dentists, universities, and clients.

January 26, 2016

New oral health app launched for family physicians

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine has launched a new app as part of its national Smiles for Life oral health curriculum.

January 25, 2016

DrBicuspid.com announces the 2015 Dental Excellence Award winners

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 Dental Excellence Awards. Awards will be handed out at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting in February.

January 25, 2016

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