Dental Hygiene: Page 432

Nanocrystals make dentures stronger

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Researchers from the Otto-Schott-Institute for Glass Chemistry have developed a novel glass ceramic for dentistry that they believe is suitable for dentures and other restorative applications.

January 5, 2012

Dried licorice root fights tooth decay, gum disease

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Scientists have identified two substances in licorice that kill the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and periodontal disease, according to a study in the Journal of Natural Products.

January 4, 2012

Cancer rates in U.S. keep falling: American Cancer Society

By Reuters Health

U.S. cancer death rates are continuing to fall, according to an American Cancer Society report released on Wednesday. Despite improvements in the most common cancers, the rates of some other cancers, including esophageal and certain throat cancers associated with human papillomavirus, have increased.

January 4, 2012

Probiotic ice cream may help fight caries

By Rob Goszkowski

An Indian study that evaluated the effects of probiotic ice cream on bacteria associated with saliva yielded promising results. While little research has been conducted on the potential for foods containing probiotics, the new findings suggest this approach to battling demineralization and caries warrants a deeper look.

January 4, 2012

Dr. Fresh expands to meet increased demand

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Fresh is in the process of installing a toothpaste manufacturing facility and expanding its mouthwash production at its Buena Park, CA, headquarters.

January 3, 2012

GEM 21S gains CE Mark for perio, regenerative use

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

BioMimetic Therapeutics has received CE Mark approval from the European Union for its GEM (growth factor enhanced matrix) 21S product, with broader periodontal and alveolar bone regeneration indications than in the U.S. and Canada.

January 3, 2012

Woman sues Colgate-Palmolive over broken toothbrush

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Canadian woman has sued Colgate-Palmolive Canada, alleging that one of the company's toothbrushes broke while she was using it, causing severe injuries to her mouth.

January 2, 2012

Biomet 3i, Sirona target custom abutments

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biomet 3i is collaborating with Sirona Dental Systems to offer its BellaTek Encode impression system with Sirona's Cerec intraoral scanner to create intraoral impressions for custom abutments.

January 2, 2012

Vident adds high-speed sintering furnace

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Vident is expanding its series of New Generation firing units with the addition of the Vita Zyrcomat 6000 MS, a low-noise, high-speed sintering unit.

January 2, 2012

Hu-Friedy now selling Hand Essentials in Canada

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Hu-Friedy has introduced its Hand Essentials infection control products to the Canadian market.

January 2, 2012

IMRT, laser surgery improves survival in head/neck cancer

By Cynthia Keen

The combination of functional resection laser surgery and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) treatment is more effective at extending the lives of patients with advanced head and neck cancers than having only radiotherapy treatment, according to a study by German researchers.

December 28, 2011

New study reveals how bacteria fight fluoride

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Researchers from Yale University have uncovered the molecular "tricks" used by bacteria to fight the effects of fluoride.

December 28, 2011

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