Dental Hygiene: Page 353

Okla. infection-control case may include teens
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs is currently working with the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority to identify juveniles who were patients of W. Scott Harrington, DMD, while at the L.E. Rader facility and Juvenile Services group homes.
May 2, 2013
Antitobacco slogan contest targets young ballplayers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral Health America has launched the 12th annual NSTEP (National Spit Tobacco Program) slogan contest.
May 2, 2013
Oragenics unveils new dental websites
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oragenics has launched two new websites, one for dental professionals and the other for consumers.
May 2, 2013
Why practice doesn't always make perfect
By Monica Spannbauer, RDH, MBA
Despite her grandmother's well-heeled advice, dental professional Monica Spannbauer recently came to the realization that changing habits sometimes means being open to alternative ideas. The same can be said when working to improve patient compliance with oral hygiene practices.
May 2, 2013
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Study finds new evidence on how fluoride fights caries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
German researchers have found new evidence that fluoride affects the adhesion force of bacteria that stick to teeth and produce the acid that causes caries, according to a study in Langmuir.
May 1, 2013
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
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