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Mouthwash eliminates caries-causing bacteria

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A mouthwash developed by a microbiologist at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry has been shown to be highly successful in targeting the Streptococcus mutans bacteria, the principal cause of tooth decay and caries.

November 14, 2011

Colgate donates $100K to Stop Diabetes campaign

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colgate Total is donating $100,000 to the American Diabetes Association to support Stop Diabetes, a movement created to help educate and increase awareness of the link between oral health and diabetes.

November 14, 2011

Prophies help reduce risk of heart attack, stroke

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Professional tooth scaling appears to reduce inflammation-causing bacterial growth that can lead to heart disease or stroke, according to a study to be presented November 15 at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2011 in Orlando, FL.

November 13, 2011

DrBicuspid.com Hygiene Insider

By Rabia Mughal

November 13, 2011

Acupuncture can prevent radiation-induced xerostomia

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

When given alongside radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, acupuncture can reduce the side effect of xerostomia, according to findings from the first randomized controlled trial of acupuncture for the prevention of xerostomia.

November 9, 2011

XyliMelts help relieve dry mouth overnight

By Rabia Mughal

A self-adhering, slowly dissolving disk that releases xylitol, cellulose gum, and mint flavor is effective in relieving dry mouth during prolonged periods of sleep, according to a study in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.

November 9, 2011