Dental Hygiene: Page 399

3M ESPE introduces Lava Ultimate restorative

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3M ESPE is now offering Lava Ultimate, part of a new class of CAD/CAM restorative materials based on the company's nanotechnology.

July 1, 2012

Roydent releases new bite registration materials

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Roydent Dental Products has launched two new bite registration materials: Futar D Fast and Futar Scan.

July 1, 2012

Do oxalates reduce dentin hypersensitivity?

By Rob Goszkowski

A systematic review published last year in the Journal of Dental Research found little evidence to support the use of oxalates for treating dentin hypersensitivity. Now a critical summary by the ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry's review council lends further support to these findings.

July 1, 2012

ADHA supports MLPs in 'Frontline' response

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has issued a response to the PBS "Frontline" program's "Dollars and Dentists" documentary, praising the program for addressing the "broken nature" of the U.S. dental care system.

June 28, 2012

Aussie researcher to expand salivary diagnostics work

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A researcher at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology has received a $20,000 fellowship to travel overseas to develop strategic alliances with leaders in the field of salivary diagnostics.

June 27, 2012

Bite mark bacteria may provide forensic clues

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oral bacteria lifted from bite marks may provide a new source of clues for forensic experts, thanks to research projects completed by students at the Sir John Walsh Research Institute in the University of Otago School of Dentistry.

June 27, 2012

MuGard fares well in head/neck cancer study

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Head and neck cancer patients using MuGard experience a statistically significant reduction in mouth and throat soreness and a delay in onset of oral mucositis, according to findings of an ongoing clinical trial.

June 27, 2012

Oral Health America on pace to seal 2M teeth by 2012

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

After meeting its goal to seal 1 million teeth by 2010, Oral Health America (OHA) recommitted to America's Promise Alliance to seal 2 million teeth for more than 500,000 at-risk children by 2020.

June 27, 2012

NC DSO bill moves forward after truce

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Legislation in North Carolina that would affect the relationship between dentists and dental service organizations (DSOs) has been significantly scaled back after both sides called a veritable truce, the News Observer reported.

June 27, 2012

Scientists identify new cancer stem cell mechanism

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have uncovered a link between two genes that shows how stem cells could develop into cancer.

June 27, 2012

Fluoride delivery gets due attention at IADR

By Rob Goszkowski

Three studies focusing on the effectiveness of fluoride delivered in several different ways, from milk to dentifrice and sealants, were presented at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting last week in Brazil.

June 27, 2012

Legislation addresses U.S. drug shortage issues

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA) is applauding U.S. Congress' passage of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (S. 3187), which is designed to help avoid prescription drug shortages and facilitate the recall of faulty medical devices.

June 26, 2012

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