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More men opting to become dental assistants, hygienists
By Donna Domino
Are men gravitating toward dentistry jobs traditionally held by women? Some dental educators say they've noticed an increase in the number of men becoming dental assistants and hygienists, and more practitioners are hiring them. What is driving this trend?
June 18, 2012
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Mydent offers larger Defend+Plus wipes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Mydent International Defend+Plus wipes are now available in a larger 10 x10-inch size.
June 14, 2012
Canadian firm to buy OraPharma for $312M
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Valeant Pharmaceuticals is acquiring OraPharma, the maker of Arestin and other oral health products, from Water Street Healthcare Partners for approximately $312 million. The deal marks Valeant's first foray into the dental market.
June 14, 2012
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NYU study: Family dynamics heavily impact oral health
By Rob Goszkowski
Do children of unhappy couples have poorer oral health? Ongoing research being conducted at New York University (NYU) suggests there is a correlation, and a new program seeks to prevent patterns of poor oral health maintenance from developing in these at-risk families.
June 13, 2012
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Scientists define bacteria that live in oral cavity
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
For the first time, scientists have defined the bacteria that inhabit multiple sites along the healthy human digestive tract in a large number of individuals.
June 13, 2012
Oragenics prepares for move into Mexican market
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oragenics, a maker of probiotics designed to enhance oral health for humans and pets, has entered into a five-year contract agreement with Randy Dennin and Associates to distribute Oragenics' products in Mexico under a private label.
June 12, 2012
Survey: Nearly 2/3 of Canadian kids have caries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A recent survey commissioned by Listerine has found that nearly two-thirds of Canadian children younger than age 12 have had caries, with more than 60% of them having had two or more.
June 12, 2012
Delta Dental awards $32K to 3 Kan. organizations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental Foundation has awarded $32,235 in oral health grants to three Wichita, KS, organizations as part of the company's Champions contest, according to an article in the Wichita Business Journal.
June 12, 2012
OK to limit preventive antibiotics for some heart patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study in the journal Circulation supports revised American Heart Association guidelines for who should and shouldn't receive preventive antibiotics prior to undergoing an invasive dental procedure.
June 12, 2012
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Dental plaque may increase risk of early cancer death
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Persistent dental plaque may increase the risk of dying early from cancer, according to a Swedish study published in the online journal BMJ Open.
June 11, 2012
Are your countertops as clean as you think?
By Rabia Mughal
A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association that measured the long-term effect of six spray disinfectants on nine common types of dental office surfaces found that Birex SE had better blood removal scores across time than other tested products.
June 10, 2012
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Study reveals how pathogenic bacteria survive
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
University of Maryland researchers have discovered how pathogenic bacteria survive in animals and humans, a finding that could produce new ways to fight infections, according to a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
June 7, 2012
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