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Va. board: Dental assistants can't use high-speed tools
By Rabia Mughal
A proposal in Virginia to allow dental assistant IIs to use high-speed instruments has been turned down by the state dental board following heated debate in the dental community over concerns of patient safety.
June 7, 2012
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Peers, community help teens quit sugary drinks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A peer- and community-driven education program appears to be a successful vehicle to encourage high school students in Appalachia to reduce their intake of sugared drinks, according to a study in PRISM: A Journal of Regional Engagement.
June 6, 2012
New antiviral mask inactivates flu viruses
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medline has introduced the BioMask, an antiviral, antimicrobial face mask that the company claims can inactivate 99.99% of laboratory-tested flu viruses.
June 5, 2012
DrBicuspid.com Hygiene Insider
By Rabia Mughal
June 3, 2012
ADA supports NYC's proposed beverage ban
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA is applauding New York City's proposed ban on large servings of soda and sugary beverages.
June 3, 2012
Salivary protein shows diagnostic promise
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A protein in saliva that can be used for the early detection of sepsis cases offers new potential for tracking diseases, according to research from Malmö University in Sweden.
June 3, 2012
NYC moves to ban large sugary drinks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In an attempt to battle the rising obesity level, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proposing to ban the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, movie theaters, and streetcars throughout the city, according to an article in the New York Times.
May 30, 2012
NJ Society of Periodontists now on social media
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The New Jersey Society of Periodontists recently launched a social media program to connect consumers and other healthcare professionals with New Jersey's board-certified periodontists, and provide access to the latest information regarding gum disease, dental implant surgery, and general oral health.
May 30, 2012
SciCan offers direct-to-drain system for autoclaves
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SciCan has expanded its Statim brand with the STATFlow, a direct-to-drain system designed for use with the Statim 2000 and 5000 casette autoclaves.
May 30, 2012
Ancient tongue health concept behind new app
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An ancient Chinese system of medicine using the appearance of the tongue to determine the body's health has been adapted by University of Missouri researchers.
May 29, 2012
Study: Women's hormonal changes impact oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Hormonal changes that take place during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause can influence women's oral health, according to a study in Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry.
May 29, 2012
C3 Jian moves forward with oral health drug
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted an investigational new drug application from C3 Jian for the company's synthetic peptide, designed to target Streptococcus mutans and other oral bacteria.
May 23, 2012
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