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TheraBreath offers Bonus Pak sale
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
TheraBreath is offering customers a special sale of its bad-breath-fighting oral health Bonus Paks for a limited time.
October 9, 2011
Study finds link between perio disease and cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study has found a possible link between cancer and severe periodontal disease after adjustment for smoking and drinking habits.
October 5, 2011
Perio disease, pregnancy outcomes debate continues
By Rabia Mughal
A number of studies have investigated whether treating periodontal disease reduces adverse pregnancy outcomes, but the jury is still out. A recent meta-analysis found that it doesn't, but some experts still disagree.
October 5, 2011
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Young Dental hosts charity photo contest
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Young Dental has teamed with Oral Health America's Fall for Smiles campaign to help dental care providers promote the importance of dental hygiene, regular dental visits, healthy food choices, and tobacco avoidance.
October 4, 2011
Md. college fights creation of competing hygienist program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Officials at Allegany College of Maryland are opposing the creation of a new dental hygiene program at Hagerstown Community College, according to a story in the Cumberland Times-News.
October 3, 2011
Midmark launches fall dental sterilizer promotion
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Midmark has announced the details of its 2011 year-end dental sterilizer promotion.
October 3, 2011
$2.25M NIH grant to fund novel oral bacteria research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institutes of Health has given $2.25 million to Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine researchers to study how an isolated agent from common oral bacteria may hold the answer to how human beta defensins (HBDs) could be used to help block bacteria from entering epithelial tissue.
October 2, 2011
MRSA found among Univ. of Wash. dental students
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nasal swabs from many dental students at the University of Washington School of Dentistry showed evidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and the drug-resistant strain of staph was also found at some of the school's dental clinics, according to a new study.
September 29, 2011
U.K. patients with diabetes lack awareness of good oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Many adults with diabetes have poor awareness of oral care and health complications associated with condition, and are receiving limited advice from healthcare professionals, according to a new U.K. study.
September 29, 2011
Fla. theft ring steals $3M of dental hygiene products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Florida police have arrested a pawn shop owner and two employees who are suspected of being part of an organized theft ring that stole more than $3 million worth of dental hygiene products, according to a story by CBS News.
September 29, 2011
Do barrier envelopes keep PSP plates safe?
By Kathy Kincade
Research has shown that, even with the use of barrier envelopes, bacterial contamination of digital radiography sensors can still occur. Now a new study offers some practical tips to help ensure that dental practices keep patients safe from harmful bacteria during digital x-ray exams.
September 29, 2011
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Philips' air flossing device targets noncompliant patients
By Rabia Mughal
Philips showcased its new Sonicare AirFloss at the California Dental Association fall session last week. Will this unique device, which uses compressed air to accelerate microdroplets of water or mouthwash in between teeth to remove plaque, motivate more patients to floss?
September 28, 2011
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