Dental Hygiene: Page 318

Study: High-dose statins reduce gum inflammation in heart disease patients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Statins, commonly prescribed medications for lowering cholesterol, also reduced inflammation associated with periodontal disease in a new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

October 2, 2013

Heraeus Kulzer launches new impression material

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Heraeus Kulzer has launched its new Flexitime Monophase Pro Scan impression material.

October 2, 2013

Study: Fluoridated water not linked to hip fracture risk

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Chronic exposure to fluoridated water is not associated with an increased risk of hip fracture, according to a study published in the Journal of Dental Research. Researchers studied a large cohort of Swedish residents chronically exposed to various fluoride levels and found they did not have an increased risk of hip fracture.

October 2, 2013

New 3M ESPE impression material sets in 75 seconds

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3M ESPE has introduced its ESPE Imprint 4 VPS impression material, a material that has a 75-second set time.

October 1, 2013

Squamous cell carcinoma of tongue more deadly in young than old

By Donna Domino

Young patients with recurrent squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the tongue have 100% fatality rates within 16 months of its appearance compared with a 50% three-year disease specific survival among older patients, according to a new study in Oral Oncology.

October 1, 2013

Oragenics, Intrexon partner on probiotics for oral disease

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oragenics has partnered with Intrexon to develop and commercialize genetically modified probiotics for the treatment of diseases of the oral cavity, throat, sinus, and esophagus.

September 30, 2013

Komet launches F360 endodontic file system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Komet has launched the F360 endodontic file system, which features a simplified sequence that requires only two files.

September 30, 2013

Study offers tips for managing ONJ in cancer patients

By Kathy Kincade

The increasing use of bisphosphonates to treat osteoporosis and the role these drugs can play in the development of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) in cancer patients are a growing concern. Dentists need to be aware of ONJ risks and complications, and work to actively detect, prevent, and treat this condition, according to a new study in Oral Oncology.

September 30, 2013

CDA launches campaign to rethink sports drinks

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The California Dental Association (CDA) is encouraging parents and children to "rethink your drink" before consuming a sugary sports drink or juice during fall sports and school this fall.

September 29, 2013

Blizzident releases 3D printed toothbrush

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Blizzident has released a 3D printed toothbrush that can be tailor-made to fit a person's mouth.

September 29, 2013

Dux introduces value-priced alginate

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dux Dental has introduced a value-priced dental alginate that will help dental and orthodontic practices realize a 50% savings on impression material, according to the company.

September 26, 2013

National dental associations support OHA campaign

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Four national dental associations have joined Oral Health America's (OHA) annual Fall for Smiles campaign.

September 26, 2013

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