Dental Hygiene: Page 378

U.K. dentist told old magazines pose infection risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.K. dentist was told to get rid of old magazines in her waiting room because they posed an infection risk.
October 21, 2012
Christensen puts implant makers in the hot seat
By Rob Goszkowski
SAN FRANCISCO - Dr. Gordon Christensen was true to form today during his panel discussion entitled "Controversies in Dental Implantology." He took the major implant makers to task for high costs and called for implantology integration into dental school curricula.
October 19, 2012
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Komet unveils new look at ADA 2012
By Rob Goszkowski
SAN FRANCISCO - In anticipation of its 90th year in the dental business, Komet showcased an updated look for Komet USA today at the ADA Annual Session.
October 18, 2012
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Bisphosphonates not alone in causing ONJ
By Rabia Mughal
SAN FRANCISCO - Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) can no longer be called just bisphosphonate-associated ONJ since other drugs also play a role in prompting the condition, according to Cesar Migliorati, DDS, during an expert panel today at the ADA Annual Session.
October 18, 2012
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Licofelone inhibits oral cancer growth in rat study
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The compound licofelone inhibited oral cancer growth by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase (COX) and 5-lipoxygenase pathways, according to a study presented at this week's American Association for Cancer Research International Conference in Anaheim, CA.
October 18, 2012
Christensen: Class II composites should last longer
By Rob Goszkowski
SAN FRANCISCO - While class II composites currently account for the "bread and butter" of U.S. dentistry, their longevity remains an issue, according to Dr. Gordon Christensen in a presentation today at the ADA Annual Session.
October 17, 2012
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Schein, D4D partner with 3M ESPE on new scanner
By Kathy Kincade
SAN FRANCISCO - The 3M ESPE booth at the ADA Annual Session was abuzz today following the company's announcement of its first mill and distribution partners for the new True Definition digital impression scanner and system.
October 17, 2012
2010 10 14 14 14 41 155 Ada Show Report
Appealing to patients' emotions improves hygiene compliance
By Rabia Mughal
SAN FRANCISCO - Dental patients are notoriously inattentive to oral hygiene instructions, but there is something hygienists can do to make them pay more attention, according to a presentation today at the ADA Annual Session: Appeal to their emotions.
October 17, 2012
2010 10 14 14 14 41 155 Ada Show Report
Survey: Many with diabetes unaware of oral health connection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A survey conducted on behalf of Colgate Total revealed a lack of awareness about the various health issues associated with diabetes.
October 16, 2012
Survey pinpoints why people don't floss
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists' Association recommends that people floss daily as part of their oral health routine, but studies have shown only about 1 in 5 do so.
October 16, 2012
New 'rinse and spit' oral cancer test shows promise
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A "rinse and spit" test for early detection of oral cancer performed well in a clinical feasibility study, according to Vigilant Biosciences, the company commercializing the product.
October 16, 2012
Fluoride debate in Portland, Ore., not over
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Opponents of a plan to add fluoride to the water supply in Portland, OR, are making serious headway in their attempts to put the issue before voters, according to a story in the Statesman Journal.
October 15, 2012
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