Periodontics: Page 101

ADA responds to midlevel provider report criticisms

By William R. Calnon, DDS

In response to criticism of the ADA's recently released studies on the economic viability of midlevel providers, ADA President Dr. William Calnon is calling on the dental community to move beyond its disagreement over workforce issues and work together to ensure optimal oral health for all.

August 6, 2012

Oragenics forms strategic partnership for S. America

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oragenics has entered into a new, three-year contract with Central Business USA that makes Central Business USA the exclusive distributor of Oragenics' oral care probiotics in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

August 5, 2012

Study questions benefits of 2 annual dental visits

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Having two annual dental cleanings does not reduce tooth loss in low-risk patients, but high-risk patients benefit from additional care, according to a study conducted on behalf of Interleukin Genetics.

August 5, 2012

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Tony Clough, Olympic dentist

By Rabia Mughal

Olympic fever is in the air as the 2012 summer games kicked off in London on July 27. We spoke with British dentist Dr. Tony Clough, who was instrumental in setting up the dental program for this year's games and also participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

August 5, 2012

Tom's of Maine reprises popular toothpaste

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Tom's of Maine is bringing back its Propolis & Myrrh Gingermint Baking Soda toothpaste due to popular demand.

August 1, 2012

Union Dental seeks patent for water-line disinfector

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Union Dental Holdings has filed a patent for an ozone purified water disinfector to be used in dental operatories.

August 1, 2012

Crest, Oral-B focus on kids' back-to-school oral health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Crest and Oral-B have teamed up with actress and mom Jennie Garth and her 9-year-old daughter Lola to inspire children and parents to brush up on their oral hygiene before heading back to school this fall.

August 1, 2012

Pew paper reviews new dental therapist research

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

New research from the University of Connecticut suggests that adding dental therapists to federally qualified health centers could significantly expand the availability of care for millions of American children.

August 1, 2012

IU gets $300K donation for dental wing

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Roger Pecina, DDS, of South Bend, IN, has made a $300,000 donation to Indiana University (IU) South Bend to aid in the completion of the school's new dental education wing.

July 31, 2012

ADHA responds to ADA MLP reports

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) is questioning the methodology used in the ADA's midlevel provider (MLP) economic viability reports, contending that the reports excluded key information and do not accurately reflect the MLP models being proposed in some states.

July 30, 2012

Gum chewing associated with higher salivary flow

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Frequent gum chewing is associated with higher salivary flow rates and lower caries severity, according to a study in Caries Research.

July 30, 2012

ADA MLP report raises important questions

By John C. Comisi, DDS, MAGD

Dr. John Comisi, an ADA member and a practicing dentist for nearly 30 years, believes the association's new report on the economic viability of midlevel providers (MLPs) should be applauded for spotlighting issues related to the business of dentistry in the current economic climate.

July 29, 2012

Previous Page

Page 101 of 212

Next Page