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Perio therapy may affect mortality in hemodialysis patients
By Rabia Mughal
Poor oral health, including chronic periodontitis, is a common finding in hemodialysis patients, and now researchers from Brazil have provided preliminary evidence that periodontal therapy may improve the survival rate of these patients.
December 10, 2013
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Acupuncture helps reduce gag reflex during impression taking
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
How many of your patients gag, or think they will gag, during a procedure? This is unpleasant both for patients and dental professionals, and might be preventing some patients from seeking oral healthcare. However, a recent Italian study suggests there may be a relatively simple solution: acupuncture.
December 10, 2013
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FDA fast-tracks Lymphoseek for HNC detection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted fast-track designation to Navidea Biopharmaceuticals' Lymphoseek injection for sentinel lymph node detection in head and neck cancer (HNC).
December 9, 2013
New oral care line for babies comes to market
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new line of oral care products for babies, Happy Teeth, has been introduced. These products contain no abrasives, artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors, and include xylitol.
December 9, 2013
CDC: More Americans have access to fluoridated water
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Since 2008, an additional 15 million people have gained access to community water fluoridation in the U.S., according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
December 9, 2013
ADHA supports FTC's comments on dental therapist education standards
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) praised the recent Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) comments to the Commission on Dental Accreditation on the proposed standards for dental therapy education programs.
December 9, 2013
Ferguson offers healthcare assessment; FTC comments on dental therapists; Smile Center settles lawsuits
By Tony Edwards
December 8, 2013
Kerr's SonicFill gets Pride award
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kerr's SonicFill bulk fill composite system has received the Pride Institute's Best of Class Technology Award for the third year in a row.
December 5, 2013
FTC endorses CODA standards for dental therapists
By Donna Domino
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is endorsing the proposed accreditation standards for dental therapists by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), saying the therapists could improve access to, and enhance competition for, dental care. But the agency also recommended removing "unnecessary language" about their supervision and practice scope, which could "undermine" improved access.
December 5, 2013
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UNMC dental student wins research/public health award
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dental student at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Dentistry was awarded first place in the clinical research/public health category in the American Dental Association/Dentsply Student Clinician Research Program at the recent ADA annual meeting.
December 4, 2013
Study finds link between oral disease markers and cognitive status
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Markers of oral disease seem to be associated with lower cognitive status, according to a newstudy in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
December 4, 2013
DentalEZ adds angled-head handpiece for posterior areas
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The DentalEZ Group has introduced the latest addition to its 430 line of handpieces, the 430-45.
December 4, 2013
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