Periodontics: Page 109

Calgary officials sitting on fluoridation savings
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A year after the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, decided to stop fluoridating its drinking water, the city council still hasn't decide what to do with the $750,000 in annual savings.
May 10, 2012
Erbium laser shows promise for perio treatment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Er:YAG laser debridement is a potential alternative to manual scaling and root planing for the nonsurgical treatment of chronic periodontitis, according to a study in the current issue of Photomedicine and Laser Surgery.
May 7, 2012
Patient sues dental school over clinic hygiene
By Donna Domino
A patient is suing the University of Pittsburgh's School of Dental Medicine for negligence after he received a letter from the school saying the instruments used during a procedure he underwent at the school's dental clinic were not properly cleaned.
May 6, 2012
Tomorrow's Smiles program to target teens
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Philips Sonicare is joining the National Children's Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) to sponsor the Tomorrow's Smiles program, designed to provide oral healthcare for at-risk teens.
May 6, 2012
TotalCare launches disinfectant/cleaner
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
TotalCare has launched a low-alcohol, fragrance-free surface disinfectant/cleaner for hard, nonporous surfaces.
May 2, 2012
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
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