Dental Hygiene: Page 328

Poor oral health linked to cancer-causing oral HPV infection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study has found a link between poor oral health and oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, which causes 40% to 80% of oropharyngeal cancers.
August 20, 2013
Dental tech experts share their favorites at CDA meeting
By Donna Domino
SAN FRANCISCO - Dental technology specialists Dr. Marty Jablow, Dr. Paul Feuerstein, and Dr. John Flucke showcased some of their favorite high-tech products in an entertaining session on August 17 at the California Dental Association's (CDA) fall meeting.
August 19, 2013
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Little Leaguer wins antitobacco slogan contest
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral Health America has announced the winner of their annual National Spit Tobacco Education Program slogan contest, which aims to educate Little League baseball and softball players about the dangers of spit tobacco.
August 19, 2013
Straumann midyear revenues fall slightly
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Straumann Group reported a 2% decline in revenues for the first half of 2013, due in large part to continued economic weakness in most European countries.
August 19, 2013
ART a good option for older adults with caries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) is a cost-effective option for treating caries in older adults, especially those in nursing homes or who are housebound, according to a new study in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.
August 19, 2013
Coldstream launches organic oral care product line
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Coldstream Naturals has introduced four new U.S. Department of Agriculture-certified organic oral care products that are free of genetically modified organisms , making it the only marketer of certified organic oral care products in the U.S.
August 19, 2013
New toothpaste targets biofilm sans abrasives
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Livionex has introduced Livionex dental gel toothpaste, a new dentifrice that helps eliminate dental plaque and improves periodontal health, according to the company.
August 18, 2013
Ariz. college to get $3.3M for dental programs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Pima Community College in Tucson, AZ, will receive $3.3 million in federal education grants over the next five years to expand Hispanic students' educational opportunities.
August 18, 2013
Lecturers urge caution when adopting new materials
By Rob Goszkowski
SAN FRANCISCO -Two presentations at the California Dental Association's (CDA) fall meeting last week focused on trends in restorative materials. While the speakers disagreed on the role of amalgam in dentistry, they found common ground in urging dentists to be conservative when considering adding new materials to their repertoire.
August 18, 2013
2013 08 16 09 29 50 569 Cda Show Report 200
UV radiation ups carcinogenic risks for oral tissues
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light puts tissues in the oral cavity at a much higher carcinogenic risk than skin tissue, according to a study in Photochemistry and Photobiology.
August 18, 2013
EPA says no to changing fluoride chemical
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied a petition to change the source of fluoride in U.S. drinking water supplies.
August 15, 2013
Coltène launches ultrasonic scaler, polisher
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Coltène has launched the BioSonic SUVI piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler and air polisher featuring SUVI Premier and Elite models.
August 15, 2013
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