Dental Hygiene: Page 373

Perio health worse in moms with preterm babies

By Rabia Mughal

A new study has found that periodontal disease was more severe and a periodontitis diagnosis more frequent in mothers with preterm or low-birth-weight babies versus those who had full-term, normal-weight infants. However, tthe placental inflammatory infiltrate and bacterial profile of both groups were not different.

November 18, 2012

Universal adhesive fares well in 6-month test

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The clinical behavior of Scotchbond Universal adhesive does not depend on the bonding strategy, according to study that evaluated the product six months after it was used in the restoration of noncarious cervical lesions.

November 15, 2012

AAE leaders contribute to ADPAC

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Board of Directors of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) donated to the American Dental Political Action Committee (ADPAC) for the fifth year in a row during the ADA's Annual Session last month in San Francisco.

November 14, 2012

Regular perio treatment can lower Rx costs for diabetes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

New findings from an oral health study conducted this year by United Concordia Dental and Highmark show pharmacy costs can average $1,477 lower per year for diabetes patients with periodontitis who receive at least seven treatments annually for the disease.

November 14, 2012

LED Medical Diagnostics sees jump in Q3 sales

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

LED Medical Diagnostics, parent company of LED Dental, saw a 181% year-over-year increase in revenues for the third quarter of 2012, due in part to a strategic alliance with DenMat Holdings.

November 14, 2012

Study questions genotoxic effects of cellphone use

By Donna Domino

An evaluation of cell samples from the oral mucosa of mobile phone users showed no genotoxic effect from radiofrequency exposure to the devices. The study analyzed exfoliated cells, which were screened for nuclear abnormalities, especially micronuclei.

November 14, 2012

New 3D Systems dental material mimics dental stone

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3D Systems has introduced the VisiJet PearlStone for the ProJet MP 3500 dental model printer.

November 13, 2012

Great American Smokeout urges smokers to quit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Cancer Society's 37th Great American Smokeout, which takes place November 15, encourages smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day.

November 13, 2012

Study compares spatter reduction of Isolite, dental dam

By Rob Goszkowski

Cold season is here, so what's the best way to protect yourself and your staff from spatter produced while preparing teeth? Researchers found the Isolite system and a dental dam used with a high-volume evacuation to be effective, with a few subtle differences.

November 13, 2012

Dental flosser turns 40, Plackers to give away $40K

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The disposable dental flosser turns 40 this year, and Plackers is running the Plackers 40th Anniversary Match and Win Game with a grand prize of $40,000 to mark the occasion.

November 13, 2012

Milestone Scientific's domestic instrument sales up 61% in Q3

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Milestone Scientific's financial results for the third quarter of 2012 revealed significant increases in domestic instrument and handpiece sales by 60.8% and 53.4%, respectively. The company now expects to be cash flow positive in 2013.

November 12, 2012

BDHF pamphlet outlines smokeless tobacco risks

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) has produced a new public information leaflet emphasizing the risks association with smokeless tobacco.

November 11, 2012

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