Dental Hygiene: Page 344

Study: Chocolate compound hardens enamel better than fluoride
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Theobromine, an organic compound found in chocolate, remineralizes and hardens tooth enamel at a greater rate than fluoride, according to a new study in Caries Research.
April 30, 2013
DrBicuspid.com Restoratives Insider
By Rob Goszkowski
April 29, 2013
Which endodontic sealers have the best antibacterial properties?
By Rob Goszkowski
Bacteria persisting in the root canal system after treatment can lead to reinfection and a new set of problems for dentists. With that in mind, German researchers tested 10 different sealants for their antibacterial properties and found that one performed well in every phase.
April 29, 2013
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AAP task force issues peri-implantitis guidelines
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
When working with implant patients, dental professionals should identify possible peri-implant disease risk factors, establish a radiographic baseline at the time of implant placement, and continually monitor the implant's health, intervening early if inflammatory complications arise, according to an American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) report in the Journal of Periodontology.
April 28, 2013
Study: Plain cigarette packs discourage smoking
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Scottish women smoked less and got less enjoyment from smoking cigarettes that come in plain, standardized packs, according to a new study from the University of Stirling.
April 28, 2013
Straumann to cut 200 jobs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In the first three months of 2013, the Straumann Group generated revenue of 175 million Swiss francs ($187 million), down 6% from revenues of 185 million francs ($197 million) for the same quarter a year ago.
April 28, 2013
Brasseler offers bonus product in new procedure kits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Brasseler USA has taken 20 of its most popular procedure systems and has repackaged them to include use and technique information, along with a bonus product at a discounted price.
April 28, 2013
Is ortho treatment OK in low-risk bisphosphonate patients?
By Rabia Mughal
Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw has been a topic of much debate in dentistry, and now a new study has found that while orthodontic tooth movement under bisphosphonate medication is possible, especially in low-risk patients, the treatment is still not predictable.
April 28, 2013
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DenTek partners with W.Va. mobile dental unit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DenTek has partnered with a West Virginia mobile dental unit and donated 5,000 floss picks to elementary students in Jackson and Kanawha counties as part of its DenTek Smiles campaign.
April 25, 2013
Oral cancer survivor's support group helps nationwide
By Donna Domino
Nancy Leupold founded Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer in 1991 after being treated for stage I oral squamous cell carcinoma. Here she describes being diagnosed with a disease she'd never heard of, what her treatment entailed, and how the disease has impacted her life.
April 25, 2013
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NBI shows promise in oral cancer detection
By Kathy Kincade
Endoscopic narrow-band imaging (NBI) is more effective than broadband white light imaging in detecting high-grade dysplasia, carcinoma in situ, and invasive carcinomatous lesions in oral leukoplakia, according to a new study in the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
April 24, 2013
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Researchers link facial structure to kidney disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at the King's College London Dental Institute have shown that people with a certain kind of kidney disease have characteristic facial features that may reflect the genetic mutation they carry.
April 23, 2013
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