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ADA responds to Pew report on dental therapists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA reaffirmed its position that the midlevel dental provider model is not economically viable despite a new report by the Pew Center on the States which found that dental therapists could greatly improve access to care via school-based programs run by federally qualified health centers.
August 7, 2012
Minimally invasive root caries treatment passes test
By Rob Goszkowski
A minimally invasive approach to restoring interproximal root caries using a glass ionomer yielded positive results in a six-year study, regardless of the patients' age, gender, or periodontal status -- if the restoration placed was of high quality.
August 7, 2012
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Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Mine Tezal
By Donna Domino
The dental community is becoming increasingly aware of the link between chronic periodontitis and the risk of oral cancer and head and neck cancers. But more research is needed to better understand the etiology of these cancers and develop more effective treatments, according to Dr. Mine Tezal, a leading researcher in this field.
August 7, 2012
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Laser therapy eases discomfort after third-molar surgery
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) can help ease pain, swelling, and trismus associated with surgical removal of impacted lower third molars, according to a study in Lasers in Medical Science.
August 6, 2012
PerioChip available online for U.S. market
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dexcel Pharma Technologies' PerioChip for dental professionals is now available in the U.S. market through its new website.
August 6, 2012
Blood pressure meds linked to lip cancer risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Long-term use of photosensitizing antihypertensive drugs increase the risk for lip cancer by two- to fourfold, according to a new study in Archives of Internal Medicine.
August 6, 2012
Pew report: Dental therapists a plus for FQHCs
By Donna Domino
Dental therapists could dramatically improve access to care via school-based programs run by federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and increase the capacity of FQHCs to provide dental care to many more children, according to a new report by the Pew Center on the States.
August 6, 2012
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Oragenics forms strategic partnership for S. America
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oragenics has entered into a new, three-year contract with Central Business USA that makes Central Business USA the exclusive distributor of Oragenics' oral care probiotics in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
August 5, 2012
Michael Douglas, Blythe Danner promote oral cancer screening
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Actors Michael Douglas and Blythe Danner are partnering with the Oral Cancer Foundation on a series of public service announcements that stress the importance of oral cancer screening and early detection.
August 5, 2012
Study questions benefits of 2 annual dental visits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Having two annual dental cleanings does not reduce tooth loss in low-risk patients, but high-risk patients benefit from additional care, according to a study conducted on behalf of Interleukin Genetics.
August 5, 2012
Glidewell Laboratories to acquire IOS Technologies
By Rob Goszkowski
Glidewell Laboratories will complete its purchase of IOS Technologies in early September. The companies intend to bring more chairside solutions to restorative dentistry.
August 2, 2012
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Delta Dental of Ill. offers community grants program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation is launching a new community grants program to provide funding for programs and organizations that improve the oral health of children within the state.
August 1, 2012
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