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OralID will be available in Europe

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Forward Science Technologies' oral cancer screening device, OralID, will be available in Europe this fall.

September 29, 2014

Top 6 stories of summer 2014

By Tony Edwards

We present our six most-read stories of the summer. Reflecting the diversity of interests of DrBicuspid.com readers, our most-read stories from the summer include the latest in the ongoing debate between film and digital radiography, the insightful series authored by Dr. Michael W. Davis on scams played on dentists, a video interview with an infection-control expert, and relevant business news.

September 25, 2014

Fla. study hails impact of reimbursing primary doctors for oral screenings

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A change in Florida's Medicaid policy to reimburse medical primary care providers for basic oral health screenings and cavity prevention has increased the likelihood of children in the state receiving these essential services by 20%, according to a recent study by University of Florida researchers.

September 25, 2014

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Elizabeth Feldman

By Donna Domino

In our latest Leaders in Dentistry interview, Dr. Elizabeth Feldman, a maxillofacial prosthodontist and dental oncologist at the University of Florida Cancer Center Orlando, discusses mucositis, treatment options, and dental care for oral cancer patients.

September 24, 2014

Calif. lawmakers reject warning labels on sugary drinks

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

California lawmakers have rejected a bill that would have made the state the first to require warning labels on sodas and other sugary drinks.

September 23, 2014

AAP 2014: Obese patients more likely to have periodontitis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SAN FRANCISCO - Patients who are obese or overweight are more likely to have periodontitis, according to a study by U.K. researchers. They presented their findings from a case-control study of nearly 300 patients at the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) annual meeting.

September 22, 2014

Study: Dietary sugars should be drastically reduced

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Free sugars in the diet should make up no more than 3% of total energy intake to reduce the significant financial and social burdens of caries, according to a new study by British researchers in BMC Public Health. A new radical policy of progressively reducing sugar intake is needed, they noted.

September 21, 2014

DrBicuspid.com Oral Cancer & Diagnostics Insider

By Donna Domino

September 17, 2014

OSAP expands January infection-control boot camp

By Tony Edwards

For any dentist or dental office concerned about infection control, the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) Core Infection Control Boot Camp offers more than just 24 hours of continuing education credits. In an interview with DrBicuspid.com, OSAP Executive Director Therese Long details how this conference has evolved to better serve dentists, hygienists, and other practitioners.

September 17, 2014

Univ. of Iowa gets $300K grant to study adolescent caries, fluoride

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry has been awarded a $302,000 two-year grant by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to study adolescent caries among the state's children.

September 16, 2014

Exclusive infection-control video; Levin on being proactive; Schlenoff on key metrics

By Tony Edwards

September 14, 2014

Infection-control expert details practical steps to help your practice

By Tony Edwards

In an exclusive video interview with DrBicuspid.com, infection-control expert Eve Cuny spoke of the current and long-term issues facing dental practices when it comes to infection control. She notes that many dental offices want to make infection control more of a priority, but they struggle to find reliable information and are concerned about the time and cost involved.

September 14, 2014

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