Dental Hygiene: Page 329

Dalhousie Univ. takes equity stake in BlueLight

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dalhousie University has taken an equity position in BlueLight Analytics, a privately held Halifax, Nova Scotia, business that provides specialized instruments and services to the dental market.

July 30, 2013

Disposable handpieces fare well in ADA lab evaluation

By Rob Goszkowski

Disposable handpieces have arrived in the marketplace from different manufacturers, but how well do they perform? An ADA laboratory evaluation comparing two models found that each has its pluses and minuses but overall are acceptable alternatives to conventional handpieces.

July 30, 2013

Study: Laser therapy eases orthodontic pain

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Low-level laser therapy appears to be effective in reducing pain associated with orthodontic treatment, according to a study in Angle Orthodontist.

July 30, 2013

Periodontal bacterium may increase Alzheimer's risk

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Poor oral hygiene or periodontal disease may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers from the University of Central Lancashire School of Medicine and Dentistry.

July 29, 2013

Single men, smokers at higher risk for oral HPV

By Donna Domino

Although it is rare for men to contract oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infections, single men and smokers face higher risks of developing HPV-driven oropharyngeal cancer, according to a new study in Lancet. Bisexual men and college-educated men also showed an increased risk of acquiring oral HPV infections.

July 29, 2013

Cigna offers fixed co-pays for implants, TMD

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Cigna is now offering insurance plans with fixed co-pays for surgical implants and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment and therapy.

July 28, 2013

Cheap teas may cause fluoride-related issues

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Drinking certain lower-cost tea blends can push people's fluoride intake over daily recommended levels, increasing the risk of skeletal and dental illnesses, according to a study in Food Research International.

July 28, 2013

Study shows wide variation in HNC care in U.K.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Only 3 in every 100 head and neck cancer (HNC) patients in the U.K. receive the ideal standard of care, according to the National Head and Neck Cancer Audit, which found wide variations in care.

July 28, 2013

Photobiomodulation treatment stabilizes implants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolux Research has completed a new clinical study using a shorter, more efficient, photobiomodulation treatment protocol to increase implant stability after surgery.

July 28, 2013

FDA changes opinion on blade implants

By Rob Goszkowski

After reviewing the evidence for reclassifying blade-form dental implants, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Dental Products Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee approved the proposal, but with some recommendations.

July 25, 2013

IU student seeks dental supply donations for needy

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A student at Indiana University (IU) Northwest in Gary is launching a drive to provide dental supplies and education to local underprivileged communities.

July 24, 2013

Kerr unveils new cordless LED curing light

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kerr has launched its new cordless, battery-free Demi Ultra LED Ultracapacitor curing light.

July 23, 2013

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