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Stem cells aid in treating gingival recession
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Adding stromal vascular fraction containing adipose-derived adult stem cells to existing tissue-regeneration therapies appears to enhance the treatment of gingival recession, according to a pilot study in the Journal of Implant & Advanced Clinical Dentistry.
October 19, 2011
Study finds elevated macromolecular degradation in periodontitis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Periodontal disease can induce metabolites associated with inflammation, oxidative stress, tissue degradation, and bacterial metabolism, according to a study in the Journal of Dental Research.
October 19, 2011
New toothbrush reaches below the gum line
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new toothbrush developed by a husband and wife dental team in the U.K. features a unique design that they say could revolutionize the treatment of periodontal disease.
October 17, 2011
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Researchers suggest link between bacterium, colon cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A bacterium that has been associated with the development of periodontal disease has been detected in colon tumors, according to new research that suggests it may set the stage for colorectal cancer.
October 17, 2011
Hydrogel patch aids in healing mouth wounds
By Rob Goszkowski
A new option is available for helping patients recover from everything from oral surgery to a nasty cheek bite. The PerioPatch is a hydrogel barrier with an effective adhesive that keeps it where it is placed in the mouth -- and speeds up the healing process, according to the manufacturer.
October 17, 2011
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CVS pharmacies now carry GUM PerioShield rinse
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sunstar Americas is now distributing its new GUM PerioShield oral health rinse at CVS/Pharmacy stores across the U.S.
October 13, 2011
Kimberly-Clark debuts infection-control website
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kimberly-Clark Health Care has launched a new website for dental professionals and distributors to learn more about the company's infection-control products for the dental market.
October 12, 2011
Henry Schein donates flu vaccines at ADA meeting
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein donated 1,300 doses of flu vaccine for dental team members who participated in the Health Screening Program at the ADA annual session in Las Vegas this week.
October 12, 2011
CDA journal addresses risk assessment, pediatric prevention
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The October issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association focuses on risk assessment and caries prevention, the California Dental Association (CDA) announced.
October 11, 2011
New partnership enhances PerioLase dental laser
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Millennium Dental Technologies is working with Enginasion, a manufacturing engineering and software company, to enhance the efficiency of the PerioLase dental laser for periodontal disease therapy.
October 11, 2011
Utah practice honored for preventive care efforts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Rand Mattson, DDS, and his hygienist, Diane Bosgieter, were honored yesterday as the Adult Preventive Care Practice of 2011 during the ADA's annual meeting in Las Vegas.
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FHSU will offer dental practitioner program in Kan.
By Rabia Mughal
Fort Hays State University (FHSU) announced yesterday that it intends to offer a bachelor's degree program to train registered dental practitioners (RDPs), pending passage of legislation establishing RDPs as a class of dental care provider in Kansas.
October 11, 2011
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