Dental Hygiene: Page 293

Brasseler introduces new ultrasonic scaler inserts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Brasseler USA has introduced a number of new ultrasonic scaler inserts for its HygienePro family of products.

September 10, 2014

Oral, oropharyngeal cancers among top 10 cancer sites for U.S. males

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx were among the top 10 cancer sites for U.S. males from 2007 to 2011, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

September 9, 2014

Brasseler launches Forza V3 piezo ultrasonic system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Brasseler USA has launched the Forza V3 piezo ultrasonic system.

September 8, 2014

Study: Unusual immune cell needed to prevent oral thrush

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An unusual kind of immune cell in the tongue appears to play a pivotal role in preventing thrush, according to a new study. The findings may suggest why some patients are more susceptible to this oral yeast infection and could lead to the development of treatments in these highly vulnerable patients.

September 8, 2014

Nationwide HPV vaccination program would save billions, extend lives

By Donna Domino

A free, nationwide human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program for boys and girls would save billions in medical costs and prevent oropharyngeal cancers, according to the Center for Oral Health. Studies show that noncervical HPV-related diseases cost billions annually, and HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer cases will exceed cervical cancers by 2020.

September 3, 2014

Premier Dental launches new Enamelon gel

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Premier Dental has introduced the Enamelon preventive treatment gel.

September 2, 2014

Dental equipment market worth $7.1B by 2019

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The global dental equipment market is expected to increase from $5.4 billion in 2014 to reach $7.1 billion by 2019, acccording to the new research report by MarketsandMarkets.

August 26, 2014

Okla. oral surgeon surrenders license after infection scandal

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Oklahoma Board of Dentistry has accepted the permanent surrender of the license of Tulsa oral surgeon W. Scott Harrington, DMD, following an infection scandal in which 100 of his patients tested positive for hepatitis and HIV.

August 25, 2014

Blood, saliva tests help predict HPV-linked HNC recurrence

By Donna Domino

Blood and saliva tests can accurately predict the recurrence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-linked head and neck cancers (HNC), according to a recent study in JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery. Finding HPV DNA in both blood and saliva samples after treatment accurately predicted recurrence 70% of the time.

August 25, 2014

Israel ends water fluoridation

By Rob Goszkowski

Under the direction of its Health Minister, Israel will end water fluoridation on August 26. The decision was criticized by the Israeli Dental Association and ends a practice that has served 70% of the country and had been in place since 1970.

August 25, 2014

Pediatrics group recommends fluoride to prevent caries

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Academy of Pediatrics is continuing to recommend fluoride to prevent dental caries, according to a new report in Pediatrics.

August 24, 2014

AMD Lasers' founder buys back company from Dentsply

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The founder of AMD Group has purchased AMD Lasers from Dentsply International.

August 24, 2014

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