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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

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

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