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P&G challenges Philips' toothbrush advertising claims
By Rabia Mughal
Philips Oral Healthcare will discontinue certain advertising claims for its Sonicare FlexCare and FlexCare+ toothbrushes, after Procter & Gamble (P&G) filed a complaint with the National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus.
May 3, 2011
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Top VA official blasts Dayton clinic's leadership
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A top U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) official has acknowledged the "failure of leadership" that took place at the Dayton VA Medical Center's dental clinic in Ohio, where a dentist's lack of adherence to basic infection-control practices put hundreds of veterans at risk for nearly 20 years, the Daytona Daily News has reported.
May 3, 2011
Plackers offers 10,000 free flosser samples
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Plackers is celebrating the launch of Plackers OrthoPick, a dental flosser for individuals with braces, bridges, and other dental appliances, by giving away free OrthoPick flosser samples to the first 10,000 people who sign up on its website.
May 2, 2011
Oragenics inks distribution deal in Australia, New Zealand
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oragenics' oral care probiotics for children and adults will be available in Australia and New Zealand through an exclusive agreement with Australian Pharmaceutical Industries, owner of the Priceline pharmacy retail chain.
May 1, 2011
Does azithromycin enhance perio treatment outcomes?
By Rabia Mughal
The adjunctive use of antibiotics such as metronidazole or amoxicillin during periodontal treatment has been shown to offer short-term benefits. But a new study has found that another antibiotic -- azithromycin -- does not appear to offer the same benefits when treating advanced periodontal disease.
May 1, 2011
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Researchers discover how tooth decay enzyme functions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from the U.K. and Japan used the Diamond Light Source synchrotron in Oxfordshire and the Photon Factory synchotron in Tsukuba, Japan, to solve the 3D structure of an enzyme that plays a key role in tooth decay caused by sugar.
April 28, 2011
Can mouthwash protect irradiated enamel and dentin?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Can chlorhexidine and fluoride mouthwashes mitigate the effect of gamma irradiation therapy damage to enamel and dentin?
April 28, 2011
Dental Heroes: A conversation with Stan Brock
By Rob Goszkowski
Remote Area Medical (RAM) has given free dentistry to hundreds of thousands of Americans in need. DrBicuspid interviewed Stan Brock, RAM's charismatic founder, to learn about the challenges this nonprofit faces in trying to provide access to dental care for millions of underserved.
April 26, 2011
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Ashtel Dental to market Justin Bieber singing toothbrushes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Bravado, a music merchandising company, and Ashtel Dental are launching a line of dental care products for teens and adults based on the musical sensation Justin Bieber.
April 26, 2011
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VA report confirms clinic's infection-control issues
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A report released April 25 by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of the Inspector General confirmed that Dayton VA Medical Center in Ohio failed to follow infection control policies, putting hundreds of dental patients at risk of infection over nearly 20 years.
April 25, 2011
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Australians with regular dental checkups fare better
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
How often Australian adults visit the dentist has a major impact on their oral health, according to a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
April 25, 2011
Neb. agency launches kids' toothbrush initiative
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nebraska has launched Take Home Toothbrush, a new program to deliver vital dental supplies to 6,600 children across the state.
April 25, 2011
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