Dental Hygiene: Page 322

Sigma Labs gets dental implant patent rights

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sigma Labs has obtained complete assignment interest in its patent on advanced dental implant technology.

November 13, 2013

Less intensive therapy for HPV-mediated OPSCC?

By Donna Domino

The incidence of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is growing, and the human papillomavirus (HPV) is linked to an increasing number of such cases. Studies show that HPV-positive patients respond better to therapy, and less intensive therapy may be reasonable, according to a new research review.

November 13, 2013

Study: HPV patients need more education

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and human papillomavirus (HPV) are largely unaware of a possible link between the two conditions, according to a new study.

November 12, 2013

In-office oral care product sales increase

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sales of professional oral care products in the U.S. grew at a 5.1% compound annual growth rate during the last three years, according to a new report by Kline & Company.

November 12, 2013

Dental therapist provides oral care in remote Alaska

By Rob Goszkowski

Conan Murat was one of the first dental therapists to provide treatment in remote areas of tribal Alaska. Now, an article outlining his experiences and unique perspective on the dental therapist's place in dentistry has been published in Health Affairs.

November 12, 2013

Study: Dental fear traced to drill sounds

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Neuroscientists have found that the sounds of dental instruments like drills evoke fear and anxiety in some people, according to a new study presented at this week's Society for Neuroscience annual meeting in San Diego.

November 11, 2013

Kerr posts curing light infographic

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kerr has posted a new infographic about curing lights on its dental blog.

November 11, 2013

Drug may guard against periodontitis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A drug now used to treat intestinal worms could protect people from periodontitis, according to a new study in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.

November 10, 2013

Philips launches Sonicare DiamondClean Black, Zoom updates at ADA 2013

By Donna Domino

Philips introduced a cool, sleek black DiamondClean version of its Sonicare toothbrush line at the ADA's annual meeting in New Orleans. The company also released DayWhite and NiteWhite versions of its Zoom at-home whitening kits.

November 10, 2013

Infection-control safeguards are key for dental practices

By Donna Domino

The importance of maintaining adequate safeguards for infection control was discussed during an ADA 2013 session in New Orleans. Infection-control breaches have killed patients and left several patients infected with hepatitis and HIV, said an infection-control expert.

November 10, 2013

Nobel Biocare Q3 revenues grow

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental implant maker Nobel Biocare's third-quarter revenues for 2013 rose 4.8% at constant exchange rates.

November 7, 2013

Dentists drill bigger holes due to optical illusion

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentists drill bigger holes in teeth than necessary for restorations because of an optical illusion that makes circular objects look smaller than they really are, according to a new study published in PLOS One.

November 7, 2013

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