Pediatrics: Page 116

Mouth rinse reduces plaque, gingivitis better than brushing alone
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Using a germ-killing mouth rinse in addition to regular toothbrushing can significantly reduce plaque and gingivitis compared with brushing alone, according to new research published in the January/February 2013 issue of General Dentistry.
February 18, 2013
Ky. man wins OrthoAccel Smile & Share contest
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
OrthoAccel has revealed the winner of its online video Smile and Share contest.
February 18, 2013
Infinitt makes dental PACS sale
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
RIS/PACS vendor Infinitt has signed a contract with the Leeds Dental Institute, U.K., to provide a Web-based dental PACS.
February 18, 2013
Ariz. grapples with parental consent for in-school dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A bill introduced in Arizona would require companies that send dentists into schools to obtain two-step parent or guardian permission before the dentists proceed with treatments such as root canals, crown placements, or pulpotomies, according to an article in Arizona Republic.
February 14, 2013
AAO to expand donated orthodontic care program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is getting help for a program that provides orthodontic care to indigent children.
February 13, 2013
U.K. to conduct 10-year study of children's teeth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Children's Dental Health Survey, a 10-year survey of children's oral health in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, will begin this fall.
February 13, 2013
NY woman awarded $285K in Fosamax osteonecrosis trial
By Kathy Kincade
A 69-year-old New York woman has succeeded in her efforts to hold Merck, makers of the osteoporosis drug Fosamax, accountable for her osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) and related health issues. This is only the second of seven Fosamax/ONJ lawsuits in which Merck has not triumphed.
February 13, 2013
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Cloud-based PM software targets orthodontic practices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Focus Ortho has introduced a cloud-based practice management (PM) software service designed specifically for orthodontic practices.
February 12, 2013
Orthodontist must forfeit $1.5M in Medicaid fraud case
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. district judge has ordered an Amarillo, TX, orthodontist to forfeit $1.56 million after pleading guilty to one count of Medicaid fraud, according to an article in the Amarillo Globe-News.
February 11, 2013
Smithsonian debuts tooth fairy ‘mockumentary'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
As part of National Children's Dental Health Month, the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History has joined with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry to help educate dentists, parents, and caregivers of children about the tooth fairy and the history of dental health.
February 11, 2013
Dental hygienists key to pilot program in Ind.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A pilot program using dental hygienists to help prevent caries in children from low-income families will be developed and tested in areas of northwestern Indiana that are most in need of dental services.
February 10, 2013
HHS releases children's EHR format
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An electronic health record (EHR) format designed specifically for children should help guide EHR developers to understand the types of information that should be included in EHRs for pediatric patients.
February 10, 2013
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