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7 states endorse Gum Disease Awareness Week

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The governors of seven states are working to help educate the public about the dangers of periodontal disease.

April 10, 2012

AGD criticizes Kellogg dental therapist report

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has joined the ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry in voicing concerns over the latest report from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation supporting dental therapists.

April 10, 2012

Midmark announces 2012 sterilizer rebate program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Midmark has launched its "Beyond Sterilization" dental sterilizer rebate program.

April 10, 2012

Colgate told to discontinue some toothpaste claims

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has recommended that Colgate-Palmolive modify or discontinue certain advertising claims for the company's Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste, including claims that the product works faster than Sensodyne.

April 9, 2012

Dr. Fresh to market Angry Birds tooth foam

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Fresh has entered a new licensing agreement as the exclusive U.S. manufacturer and marketer of Angry Birds branded oral care products.

April 9, 2012

ADHA responds to questions about ADHP model

By Pam Quinones, RDH

In this response to Dr. Jay Friedman's recent Second Opinion piece, which raised questions about the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) advanced dental hygiene practitioner model, ADHA president Pam Quinones defends the model's goals and educational requirements.

April 9, 2012

Azenic promotes infection control on YouTube

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

With the link between oral health and overall systemic health growing stronger every day, Azenic has launched a YouTube channel to help keep the public educated and informed of its oral health options.

April 9, 2012

Mydent adds pit/fissure sealant to Defend line

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Mydent International has added its light-curing pit and fissure sealant, part of its line of Defend preventive products.

April 8, 2012

Perio treatment reduces medical bills for diabetes patients

By Rabia Mughal

Medical costs are significantly lower for people with diabetes who receive treatment for periodontal disease, according to a large-scale study -- one of the first of its kind -- presented at the recent American Association for Dental Research meeting.

April 8, 2012

ULM dental hygiene program expands to Wisconsin

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) is expanding its dental hygiene program after reaching a new articulation agreement with Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Wisconsin.

April 5, 2012

Men's Health names top 5 toothpastes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

There is no shortage of toothpaste brands in stores, but the editors of Men's Health magazine have identified five they feel stand out.

April 4, 2012

Enzyme in saliva helps regulate blood glucose

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Blood glucose levels following starch ingestion are influenced by genetically determined differences in salivary amylase, an enzyme that breaks down dietary starches, according to a new study in the Journal of Nutrition by scientists from the Monell Center.

April 4, 2012

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