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Live from Chicago Midwinter 2019: 1st day wrap-up
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
CHICAGO - DrBicuspid.com wraps up a busy first day of the Chicago Dental Society 2019 Midwinter Meeting. Editor-in-Chief Tony Edwards and Associate Editor Theresa Pablos talk about innovative products and new booths on the exhibit floor, as well as preview interviews with clinical leaders.
February 21, 2019
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Cerebral palsy tied to worse oral health for kids
By Theresa Pablos
Children with cerebral palsy may have more dental caries and a lower oral health-related quality of life, according to the findings of a recent study. These findings may have to do with movement and eating limitations associated with the neurological condition.
February 14, 2019
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Parents believe opioids are more effective than alternatives
By Theresa Pablos
Parents are well aware of the risks associated with opioids, including addiction and overdose. Yet many still believe opioids are more effective at relieving pain after surgery than alternative medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
February 6, 2019
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CDC survey: U.S. kids brush at 1 year but use too much toothpaste
By Tony Edwards
Almost 80% of U.S. children and adolescents began brushing their teeth at or before their first birthday, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, nearly 40% of children ages 3 to 6 are using too much toothpaste when they brush.
February 5, 2019
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Study finds Coca-Cola influence in China's health policy
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A series of articles from a Harvard University researcher claim Coca-Cola helped influence the direction of public health policy in China.
February 3, 2019
Children's oral health and screening laws: 5 key takeaways
By Theresa Pablos
The District of Columbia and 14 U.S. states have passed laws encouraging children to get dental screenings before the school year. However, these laws struggle to have a measurable impact, according to a report published on January 31.
January 31, 2019
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Water fluoridation may reduce caries disparities
By Theresa Pablos
Community water fluoridation may reduce dental caries disparities due to income levels, according to a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics on January 28. Researchers found low-income children were less likely to experience caries in their primary teeth if they lived in fluoridated counties.
January 29, 2019
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Elevate Oral Care relaunches pediatric ID system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Elevate Oral Care has relaunched the Toothprints dental identification system.
January 28, 2019
CAMBRA gets an update for its 21st anniversary
By Theresa Pablos
A little more than two decades ago, John Featherstone, PhD, set out to create a one-page tool to prevent caries. The result, caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) has come to redefine how the newest generation of dentists think about dental decay.
January 23, 2019
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Optical pH measurement system could detect caries risk
By Lori Roniger
Researchers have developed a new device for predicting a patient's risk of developing caries. Results of a pilot study suggest that although the device avoids the problems of previous dye-based pH measurement techniques, it requires some modifications before it will show up in your office.
January 21, 2019
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Teen substance use linked to dental treatment nonadherence
By Lori Roniger
As adolescents transition to greater independence and adulthood, what determines whether they adhere to recommended dental treatments? Do socioeconomic factors have an effect? Might adopting certain habits or associating with certain people interfere with following suggested care? Researchers conducted a study to find out.
January 7, 2019
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Vibrations and cold may ease kids' injection pain
By Theresa Pablos
For many children, seeing a long, silver needle headed for their mouth is one of the most fear-inducing parts of dentistry. But a bee-shaped distraction device may help ease this pain and anxiety, according to the findings of a new study.
January 1, 2019
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