Periodontics: Page 143

Oragenics gains U.S. patent for oral bacteria product
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued Patent No. 7931892 to Oragenics for ProBiora3, a proprietary blend of naturally occurring oral bacteria shown to produce a range of oral care benefits.
April 24, 2011
Ariz. dentist creates tooth-friendly soda
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An Arizona endodontist has come up with an idea for a tooth-friendly, all-natural soft drink, according to a story in the Arizona Daily Star.
April 24, 2011
VA stands by its decision to test limited patients for infection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is standing by its decision to test a limited number of patients for infections after an investigative task force released a report in which it urged the VA to expand testing to include thousands more.
April 21, 2011
Pa. dental association announces kids' poster contest winners
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Pennsylvania Dental Association has announced the winners of its 2011 National Children's Dental Health Month statewide poster contest.
April 21, 2011
Erectile dysfunction and chronic periodontitis may be linked
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Erectile dysfunction and chronic periodontitis share common risk factors, and an association may exist between the two conditions, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology.
April 20, 2011
FDA warns of hand sanitizer claims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to four manufacturers of over-the-counter hand sanitizers that claim to prevent infection from methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria.
April 20, 2011
Facebook fundraiser to benefit cleft charity
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Fresh, maker of the FireFly children's light-up timer toothbrush, has launched a Facebook fundraising initiative to raise awareness and funds for Smile Train, the world's largest cleft charity.
April 19, 2011
5 states battle over dental therapist legislation
By Mary Otto
Despite the backing of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and other advocacy groups, state-based efforts to develop midlevel provider programs and legislation have so far met with keen opposition, with bills in five states either stalled, dead, or not yet on the table.
April 18, 2011
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Canadian firm develops biodegradable toothbrushes, flossers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Clean Idea has introduced EcoBrushes and EcoFlossers, biodegradable toothbrushes and flossers made from corn, wheat, tapioca, and potatoes that are designed to decompose into organic material.
April 17, 2011
Periodontists believe they should facilitate smoking cessation
By Rabia Mughal
A survey has found an overwhelming majority of periodontists believe tobacco-cessation interventions are a responsibility of the dental profession. But barriers to providing these interventions remain, according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology.
April 17, 2011
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Survey shows Wash. oral health successes, challenges
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The rate of caries among children in Washington state in 2010 remains as high as it was in 2005, but untreated decay is at an all-time low, according to a Smile Survey, conducted by the Washington State Department of Health's Oral Health Program.
April 14, 2011
Researchers create cancer-fighting mouthwash
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Malaysian researchers say they have created a mouthwash that prevents oral cancer, according to a story on Yahoo.com.
April 14, 2011
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