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Tom's of Maine offers free coloring book on kids' toothbrushing

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

To kick off February as National Children's Dental Health Month, Tom's of Maine is encouraging children to color their way to better oral health and help others at the same time.

February 3, 2015

Delta Dental of Tenn. releases survey findings, brushing videos for kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Poor oral health habits start early, and parents may be contributing to their children's tooth decay long before they can brush or floss on their own, according to a national oral health survey released by Delta Dental of Tennessee in conjunction with February being National Children's Dental Health Month.

February 2, 2015

Family history of early cancer is HNC risk factor in young adults

By Donna Domino

In the largest investigation on the role of major risk factors for head and neck cancers (HNC) in young adults, researchers found that these cancers are more likely the result of inherited factors, rather than lifestyle factors such as smoking or drinking alcohol, according to a new study in the International Journal of Epidemiology.

February 2, 2015

U.S. Congress considers Action for Dental Health bill

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Rep. Mike Simpson, DMD (R-ID), an Idaho dentist, has cosponsored a bill to authorize oral health grants "to improve essential oral healthcare for lower income individuals by breaking down barriers to care."

January 29, 2015

BPA exposure during pregnancy may raise baby's risk of diabetes, heart disease

By Donna Domino

Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy can cause oxidative damage that may put the baby at risk of developing diabetes or heart disease later in life, according to a new study in Endocrinology.

January 29, 2015

5th taste, umami, could be beneficial for oral health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The umami taste could have an important and beneficial role in overall and oral health, according to research published in the journal Flavour.

January 28, 2015

Study looks at best ways to reduce aerosols, spatter with ultrasonic scaling

By Rabia Mughal

A new study that compared the Isolite illuminated isolation system and a saliva ejector for reducing aerosols and spatter from ultrasonic scaling found that the best results still come from high-velocity air evacuation. Isolite Systems said they appreciate the study but hope to do another one on effective isolation with even more rigor.

January 28, 2015

Physicist who developed lasers dies at 99

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Physicist Charles H. Townes, PhD, died on Tuesday in Oakland, CA, at the age of 99. Townes shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1964 for the invention of the laser.

January 27, 2015

America's ToothFairy's Smile Drive to collect oral care products for at-risk kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

America's ToothFairy: National Children's Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) will launch its Smile Drive campaign to raise oral health awareness and collect toothbrushes and toothpaste for at-risk children in February, National Children's Dental Health Month.

January 26, 2015

A dereliction of duty on prevention

By John Fisher, DDS

In this Second Opinion, Massachusetts dentist Dr. John Fisher writes on the positive impact fluoridated water supplies have on dental health and urges more communities to understand the public health benefits.

January 26, 2015

Dr. Califf named FDA deputy commissioner for medical products, tobacco

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Robert Califf, MD, has been appointed the FDA deputy commissioner for medical products and tobacco.

January 25, 2015

Challenging the pumice/rubber cup 'prophylaxis' in children

By David A. Nash, DMD, EdD

In this Second Opinion, Dr. David A. Nash urges the profession of dentistry to stop the use of pumice and rubber cup prophylaxis when treating children. He cites many studies in the literature and experience as to why the treatment should be discontinued.

January 25, 2015

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