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Kan. lawmakers support expanding dental hygienists' duties
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Kansas House of Representatives has passed a bill that would let specially trained dental hygienists place temporary fillings, pull some teeth, and perform other basic dental services.
May 1, 2012
Study: Listerine Antiseptic more effective than others
By Rabia Mughal
The essential oils in Listerine Antiseptic penetrate plaque biofilm better than competing mouth rinses that rely on other active ingredients, according to a study presented at the recent American Association for Dental Research annual meeting.
May 1, 2012
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TheraBreath extends online presence to Pinterest
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
TheraBreath oral health products are now available to share with others on the picture-sharing social media website Pinterest.
April 30, 2012
75% of U.S. citizens drink fluoridated water
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nearly three-quarters of Americans (73.9%) now get their water from municipal systems that use fluoridation, according to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
April 30, 2012
Sports, energy drinks cause irreversible tooth damage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth, according to a study published in General Dentistry.
April 30, 2012
Colgate toothpaste sales fuel Q1 revenue growth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colgate-Palmolive reported worldwide net sales of $4.2 billion in the first quarter of 2012 (end-March 31), an increase of 5% over net sales of $3.9 billion in the first quarter of 2011.
April 26, 2012
Star Wars toothbrushes help make brushing fun
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sunstar GUM has launched a line of Star Wars toothbrushes, featuring three different products in Star Wars character designs.
April 23, 2012
Fish oil could help treat perio disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Could fish oil become another tool for treating periodontal disease?
April 23, 2012
Inflammatory protein ups blood-vessel constriction risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A protein involved in cellular inflammation may increase the risk of plaque-containing blood vessels associated with periodontal disease, according to research presented April 18 at the American Heart Association's Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology 2012 Scientific Sessions in Chicago.
April 22, 2012
AADR addresses value, shortcomings of AHA study
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) has responded to the American Heart Association's (AHA) new literature review on the relationship between periodontal disease and heart disease.
April 19, 2012
Maine lets independent practice hygienists take x-rays
By Kathy Kincade
Independent practice dental hygienists in Maine are claiming victory with new legislation that allows them to take a broad range of x-rays in federally designated underserved areas of the state as part of a new pilot project designed to address the state's severe access-to-care issues.
April 19, 2012
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Do clean teeth protect against heart disease?
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who get thorough dental cleanings may be somewhat less likely to have a heart attack or stroke than their peers who are less careful about oral hygiene, a new study suggests.
April 18, 2012
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