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Bacterium, fungus team up to cause early childhood caries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Early childhood caries may result from a nefarious partnership between a bacterium and a fungus, according to a new study in the journal Infection and Immunity.
March 12, 2014
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DrBicuspid.com Oral Cancer & Diagnostics Insider
By Donna Domino
March 12, 2014
5 ways to get patients on board with home care
By Carrie Ibbetson, RDH
With the oral-systemic health link now well recognized, this is the time to help patients understand what they need to do to control bacteria at home. Carrie Ibbetson, RDH, presents five practical techniques to help your patients improve their oral healthcare at home.
March 10, 2014
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U.K. study: Areas with fluoridation have lower extraction rate
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Extending water fluoridation to U.K. areas with high levels of tooth decay could save millions and reduce the number of extractions in young people, according to a new report in the British Dental Journal.
March 6, 2014
Dental therapists bill advances in Maine Legislature
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Maine lawmakers have approved an amended version of a measure that would create midlevel dental therapists who could perform routine oral health procedures.
March 5, 2014
Report: Minn. dental therapists are making an impact
By Rob Goszkowski
Dental therapists are having a positive impact in several areas in Minnesota, according to a preliminary progress report by the state's health department and dental board issued to the state Legislature. However, the Minnesota Dental Association says it's too early to tell.
March 5, 2014
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Dentist climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro in honor of his wife and diabetes
By Donna Domino
A Kentucky dentist climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and money for diabetes on behalf of his wife who has type 1 diabetes. Louisville dentist Dr. David Shorten said scaling the 19,341-foot peak was challenging but not as hard as the daily hurdles that his wife must overcome.
March 2, 2014
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Forward Science launches liquid cytology test
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Forward Science Technologies, manufacturer of the oral cancer screening device OralID, has released CytID, a liquid-based cytology method for sampling tissue highlighted by OralID.
February 27, 2014
Byproducts of gum disease bacteria can incite oral cancer growth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Byproducts from two bacteria prevalent in periodontal disease incite the growth of deadly Kaposi's sarcoma-related lesions and tumors in the mouth, according to researchers from Case Western Reserve University.
February 27, 2014
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Bacteria in 1,000-year-old plaque similar to current oral bacteria
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An international team of experts has discovered disease-causing bacteria in a German Medieval population that are the same or very similar to inflammatory disease-causing bacteria in humans today.
February 24, 2014
Dental therapists' value measured by Pew report participant
By John T. Powers
In this Second Opinion column, Dr. John T. Powers responds to questions about a Pew study that focused on how he integrated a dental therapist into his private practice. As with any report, the Pew study did not include every detail, so Dr. Powers wants to offer some additional information to help answer any questions. He also explains what he sees in his community and why the decision made financial sense.
February 24, 2014
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Biolase sues competitors for false advertising
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase has filed a false advertising lawsuit against two competitors.
February 23, 2014
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