Dental Hygiene: Page 507

J. Morita updates handpiece maintenance system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
J. Morita has added increased power and a standard five-hole connection option to its Lubrina automatic handpiece maintenance system, the company announced.
December 5, 2010
Oral cancer screenings questioned; dental students help the homeless
By Kathy Kincade
December 5, 2010
Diode laser inhibits dentin demineralization
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Diode-laser energy appears to inhibit root dentin demineralization without causing harmful thermal effects, according to a new study in Lasers in Medical Science.
December 2, 2010
Erbium laser enhances endodontic outcomes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Using erbium-laser energy in wet canals in conjunction with EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) irrigation during root canal surgery yields cleaner root canal walls and more open tubules, according to a new study in Lasers in Medical Science.
December 2, 2010
Prolonged preop antibiotic regime enhances BRONJ outcomes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Combining surgery with long-term preoperative antibiotic therapy yields the best treatment outcomes in patients suffering from bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ), according to a new study in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
December 2, 2010
Are obesity and periodontal disease linked?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentists in clinical practice can expect a higher prevalence of periodontal disease among obese adults, although the evidence pointing to a direct link between obesity and periodontal disease is limited, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology.
December 1, 2010
MetLife adds new quality resource guides to dental CE
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
MetLife has added new quality resources guides to its dental continuing education (CE) program, including a new multimedia presentation, "Infection Control in the Dental Office."
December 1, 2010
Crosstex offers fluoride varnish with xylitol
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Crosstex International has introduced Sparkle V 5% sodium fluoride varnish with xylitol.
December 1, 2010
Cochrane review questions routine oral cancer screening
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
The scientific literature does not conclusively prove that routine visual screening for oral cancer increases detection and prevention, according to a new Cochrane review. Even so, the authors advise assessing high-risk individuals, and experts say it is still warranted.
December 1, 2010
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SensAble grows European presence with new partners
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SensAble Technologies has further expanded its network of European partners in service to the growing dental lab business in Europe, the company announced.
November 30, 2010
Study points to scientific support for CPP-ACP products
By Rob Goszkowski
The research community has been divided over the effectiveness of stable calcium phosphate remineralization products. But evidence supporting the use of stable amorphous calcium phosphate systems continues to mount, according to a Journal of Dental Research literature review.
November 29, 2010
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Sleep apnea ups risk for aggressive heart disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
People with obstructive sleep apnea have more noncalcified plaque in their coronary arteries, according to a study presented November 30 at the Radiological Society of North America annual meeting in Chicago.
November 29, 2010
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