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Hygienists could play role in nursing home oral care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental hygienists should play a more prominent role in providing dental care to residents of elderly care facilities, according to a study in Community Dental and Oral Epidemiology.

August 8, 2011

Young Innovations sees higher Q2 sales, income

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Young Innovations reported sales of $27.3 million for the second quarter of 2011, a 6% increase over sales of $25.8 million for the second quarter of 2010.

August 8, 2011

P&G toothbrush, toothpaste sales up in 2011

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has reported net sales of $20.9 billion for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2011 (end-June 30), up 10% from net sales of $18.9 billion in the same quarter a year ago.

August 4, 2011

Magnolia bark gum reduces oral bacteria

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sugar-free chewing gum containing magnolia bark extract has a positive effect on oral health, including reducing salivary mutans streptococci, according to a new study in Caries Research.

August 4, 2011

Colgate Q2 profits up 9.5%

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colgate-Palmolive has reported worldwide net sales of $4.2 billion in the second fiscal quarter of 2011, an increase of 9.5% over net sales of $3.8 billion in the second quarter of 2010.

August 3, 2011

Poor Aussie kids have 70% more caries than the wealthy

By Rob Goszkowski

Echoing conditions in the U.S., two reports released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reveal some alarming trends in the oral health of Australian children, particularly those in the lowest socioeconomic areas.

August 2, 2011