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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
First group of Minn. dental therapists set to graduate
By Donna Domino
The first graduates of Minnesota's groundbreaking dental therapist program are set to receive their diplomas in June, and all say they will focus on treating the poor, children, and the elderly, citing the overwhelming need they have seen across the state.
April 14, 2011
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Drug-dependent patients report poor oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The majority of individuals with substance-dependence problems report having poor oral health, according to a new study in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment.
April 13, 2011
Researchers to study why Aussie kids have poor oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Adelaide has been awarded $1.3 million Australian ($1.37 million U.S.) to investigate the cause behind Australian children's poor oral health.
April 13, 2011
Is chocolate milk a dental-friendly snack?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Many dentists are beginning to support nutrition experts' position that chocolate milk is not a suitable snack for children, ABC News reported -- despite the fact that the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends it as a healthy snack when consumed in moderation.
April 12, 2011
U.S. to see 36% increase in hygienists through 2018
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The number of dental hygienists is expected to rise 36% through 2018, according to recent data disclosed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This projected growth is seen to address the increasing demand for dental care, ranking the dental hygiene career as among the fastest-growing occupations, according to CareerToolkits.com.
April 12, 2011
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