Dental Hygiene: Page 413

Demand for dentist anesthesiologists on the rise
By Rob Goszkowski
There is a growing demand for dentist anesthesiologists to treat pediatric patients but a lack of available practitioners able to meet it in every region of the U.S., according to a study in Anesthesiology Progress.
April 15, 2012
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'Lab on a chip' could detect oral cancer in minutes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from the University of Sheffield and Rice University are developing a new "lab on a chip" technique they say can diagnose oral cancer more quickly and effectively.
April 12, 2012
CDHA warns of link between acid reflux, esophageal cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
As part of Oral Cancer Awareness month, the California Dental Hygienists' Association (CDHA) is working to educate patients and practitioners about the link between acid reflux and the potential for esophageal cancer.
April 11, 2012
EOS sues competitor over dental fabrication products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Electro Optical Systems (EOS), a manufacturer of laser-sintering systems used in a variety of industries including dentistry, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Phenix Systems, a French company that designs, manufactures, and markets similar equipment.
April 11, 2012
Nonprofit donates 100K toothbrushes to U.S. Navy mission
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Global Grins, a California nonprofit that delivers toothbrushes to impoverished and disadvantaged people worldwide, has donated 100,000 toothbrushes to a U.S. Navy mission.
April 11, 2012
Komet adds football-shaped diamond to product line
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Komet has added more shapes and sizes to its line of S-Diamonds, which is designed to accommodate individual crown-preparation designs.
April 10, 2012
AGD criticizes Kellogg dental therapist report
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has joined the ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry in voicing concerns over the latest report from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation supporting dental therapists.
April 10, 2012
PRGF helps protect cancer patients from BRONJ
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Plasma-rich growth factor (PRGF) can aid in the surgical management of cancer patients on bisphosphonate therapy who require a tooth extraction, according to a new study in Oral Oncology.
April 10, 2012
Midmark announces 2012 sterilizer rebate program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Midmark has launched its "Beyond Sterilization" dental sterilizer rebate program.
April 10, 2012
Dentist helps cancer patients with treatment side effects
By Donna Domino
A Texas dentist specializing in oncology has seen his practice grow quickly, as cancer patients struggle with the side effects of chemo and radiation. Many dentists refuse to treat these patients because of the increased risk of osteonecrosis from radiation therapy or bisphosphonate use.
April 10, 2012
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Colgate told to discontinue some toothpaste claims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has recommended that Colgate-Palmolive modify or discontinue certain advertising claims for the company's Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste, including claims that the product works faster than Sensodyne.
April 9, 2012
ADA suggests 'recall bias' in x-ray, brain tumor study
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA issued the following responds to a study that found an association between frequent dental x-rays and an increased risk of developing meningioma.
April 9, 2012
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