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Ornidazole enhances chronic periodontitis treatment
By Rabia Mughal
Using ornidazole in conjunction with scaling and root planing achieves significantly better clinical results in treating moderate to advanced chronic periodontitis than periodontal treatment alone, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology.
January 29, 2012
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Hu-Friedy mascot inducted into National Museum of Dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Hu-Friedy's Nevi 4 mascot doll has been inducted into the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore, where it will be on display for one year.
January 25, 2012
Dr. Fresh trades toothbrushes for Facebook 'likes'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Fresh is donating one of its FireFly toothbrushes to the National Children's Oral Health Foundation for every new "like" it receives on its Facebook page during February.
January 24, 2012
Oral-B packaging more environmentally friendly
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Procter & Gamble has eliminated the use of polyvinyl chloride in packaging for its Oral-B manual toothbrushes.
January 23, 2012
Brushless toothbrush aids receding gums
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A New York dentist has launched a brushless toothbrush designed to decrease tooth decay and gum disease.
January 22, 2012
Antimicrobial scrubs help reduce bacterial burden
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The use of antimicrobial impregnated scrubs combined with good hand hygiene is effective in reducing the burden of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on healthcare workers' apparel and may potentially play a role in decreasing the risk of MRSA transmission to patients, according to a new study.
January 19, 2012
WV physicians added to kids' oral health program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Certain pediatricians, general and family practice physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in West Virginia are now eligible to be reimbursed for providing certain oral healthcare services.
January 18, 2012
NY state budget features oral health component
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The New York State Dental Association is applauding Gov. Andrew Cuomo's efforts to expand the Doctors Across New York loan repayment program to include dentists and hygienists.
January 17, 2012
Water Pik marks 50th anniversary
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
From 1962 to 2012, Water Pik is celebrating 50 years of business. To mark the anniversary, the company will be giving away five products every day from January 18-31.
January 17, 2012
Study quantifies physical strain on hygienists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ultrasonic scalers reduced the physical workload in some muscles but had little to no effect on muscular rest and percentile load in a group of dental hygienists, according to a study in Applied Ergonomics.
January 16, 2012
fiteBac SkinCare promotes nonalcohol hand sanitizer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
fiteBac SkinCare has issued an advisory regarding hand sanitizers for dental, medical, and hospital applications.
January 16, 2012
Univ. of Hawaii hygiene students get scholarships
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Four University of Hawaii Maui College students have been given scholarships designed for dental assistants who are pursuing careers in dental hygiene and intend to live and work on Maui upon graduation.
January 15, 2012
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