Dental Hygiene: Page 323

AAE revamps website

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has updated its website to make it easier for dental professionals and patients to access the association's online resources.

September 4, 2013

New diode laser first to offer iPod touch controller

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

CAO Group has gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its newest laser device, the Precise SHP, a diode laser with a unique twist the company believes will customers will find attractive: an Apple iPod Touch controller.

September 4, 2013

U.S. sees alarming rise in dental infection hospitalizations

By Rob Goszkowski

From 2000 to 2008, more than 61,000 people were hospitalized in the U.S. for a periapical abscess, a 41% increase. The trends behind that number are alarming and indicative of issues within the U.S. healthcare system, according to an analysis in the September Journal of Endodontics.

September 4, 2013

3D Diagnostix releases 'no software' implant planning service

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3D Diagnostix, a CT image conversion and digital services company for dentists, is now offering a turnkey service for no-software solutions.

September 3, 2013

Novel root canal cleaning system gets FDA nod

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sonendo, a developer of endodontic products, has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first generation of its Multisonic Ultracleaning System, set to launch in 2014.

September 3, 2013

CDC supports oral disease prevention programs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded cooperative agreements to 21 states to support state infrastructure development and implementation of prevention programs.

September 3, 2013

Colgate, Teach for America launch Smile for Picture Day

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures has launched Smile for Picture Day, a new back-to-school campaign that uses the tradition of picture day to promote healthy brushing routines.

September 3, 2013

Head and neck surgeons support HPV vaccinations

By Donna Domino

Head and neck surgeons play a key role in detecting and treating human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oral squamous cell carcinoma, are knowledgeable about HPV, and show generally positive attitudes about HPV education and vaccination, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

September 3, 2013

Research IDs how oral cells resist Candida infection

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

New research has yielded a greater understanding of how mucosal surfaces in the body respond to Candida albicans to prevent damage being done during infection.

September 2, 2013

Resin infiltration effective on white-spot lesions

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Resin infiltration -- a technique typically associated with the treatment of caries -- can significantly improve the clinical appearance of white-spot lesions following orthodontic treatment, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

September 2, 2013

Study: One-step partial caries removal most cost-effective

By Rob Goszkowski

While there is evidence to support partial caries removal and sealing, what method works best and is the most cost-effective? German researchers created a model to compare the performance and cost-effectiveness of one- and two-step partial excavations and complete caries excavation. And their results can be applied to other healthcare systems worldwide.

September 2, 2013

Swallowing exercises preserve function in HNC patients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients receiving radiation as part of their treatment are less likely to suffer unwanted side effects when they comply with a set of prescribed swallowing exercises, according to a new study in Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery.

August 29, 2013

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