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New toothpaste substitutes cocoa extract for fluoride

By Rabia Mughal

Can chocolate actually be good for your teeth? A New Orleans start-up has leveraged 30 years of research to create a toothpaste that eliminates the need for fluoride by using a naturally occurring compound found in cocoa that also strengthens tooth enamel.

January 10, 2012

Clorox acquires 2 infection-control product suppliers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Clorox has acquired Aplicare and HealthLink, providers of infection-control products for the healthcare industry.

January 9, 2012

Va. community college closes hygiene program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg is temporarily shutting down a program that provided free oral hygiene care to the underserved.

January 9, 2012

Dentists not following antibiotic prescribing guidelines

By Rabia Mughal

The antibiotic prescribing practices of dentists for odontogenic infections in children do not appear to be in line with recommended professional guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the ADA, according to a survey in the January Journal of the American Dental Association.

January 5, 2012

Dried licorice root fights tooth decay, gum disease

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Scientists have identified two substances in licorice that kill the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and periodontal disease, according to a study in the Journal of Natural Products.

January 4, 2012

Medline VAPrevent oral care system easier to use

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Medline has enhanced its VAPrevent oral care program, which was created to help clinicians complete oral care on ventilated patients to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia.

January 4, 2012

Probiotic ice cream may help fight caries

By Rob Goszkowski

An Indian study that evaluated the effects of probiotic ice cream on bacteria associated with saliva yielded promising results. While little research has been conducted on the potential for foods containing probiotics, the new findings suggest this approach to battling demineralization and caries warrants a deeper look.

January 4, 2012

Mass. college gets $1.25M for dental hygiene program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Cape Cod Community College in West Barnstable, MA, has received $1.25 million toward the renovation of its dental hygiene clinic and classrooms -- the largest single gift in the school's history.

January 3, 2012

Dr. Fresh expands to meet increased demand

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Fresh is in the process of installing a toothpaste manufacturing facility and expanding its mouthwash production at its Buena Park, CA, headquarters.

January 3, 2012

More U.S. periodontists offering IV sedation

By Rob Goszkowski

The American Academy of Periodontology's efforts to increase IV sedation training in postgraduate programs in the 1990s have resulted in a greater comfort level among newer doctors and increased adoption of the practice as a result.

January 3, 2012

Woman sues Colgate-Palmolive over broken toothbrush

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Canadian woman has sued Colgate-Palmolive Canada, alleging that one of the company's toothbrushes broke while she was using it, causing severe injuries to her mouth.

January 2, 2012

Hu-Friedy now selling Hand Essentials in Canada

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Hu-Friedy has introduced its Hand Essentials infection control products to the Canadian market.

January 2, 2012

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