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Lactic-acid bacteria may protect against HPV, HNSCC
By Donna Domino
Lactic-acid bacteria in plaque can cause caries, but in saliva they have the potential to protect against human papillomavirus and head and neck cancer, according to research presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research meeting.
April 6, 2011
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2 Ohio VA dental patients test positive for hepatitis B
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Two patients who were treated at the dental clinic at the Dayton Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Ohio have confirmed cases of hepatitis B, the VA announced.
April 4, 2011
Plackers launches kid-friendly flossers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Plackers has launched Plackers Kids, its new kid-friendly dental flossers, designed to engage children through various colorful animal shapes, including a monkey, crab, dolphin, and elephant.
April 4, 2011
Midmark offers dental sterilizer rebates
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Midmark has launched its 2011 dental sterilizer rebate promotion, which runs April 1 through June 30, 2011.
March 31, 2011
Nurse practitioners can help pregnant women with oral care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Advanced practice nurses can play a key role in educating pregnant women about the importance of oral health, according to researchers from Saint Louis University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
March 31, 2011
Philips flossing device eliminates string
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Philips introduced the Philips Sonicare AirFloss at the International Dental Show last week in Cologne, Germany. It uses a rapid burst of air and water droplets to fill up the interproximal area and force biofilm out, making flossing easier while maximizing the removal of interdental plaque, according to the company.
March 30, 2011
New Xlear floss contains xylitol
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Xlear is now offering Spry Sponge Floss, a patented dental floss that consists of multiple spongy strands of expanded nylon fibers that contain xylitol. The multiple smooth strands of expanded nylon fibers enhance the floss strength and makes it shred-resistant, the company said.
March 30, 2011
How important is perio treatment for dialysis patients?
By Rabia Mughal
Treating periodontal disease has only a limited effect on inflammatory markers in renal dialysis patients, according to research presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research meeting.
March 30, 2011
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March 29, 2011
New DANB guides update dental assisting requirements
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) has published two guides featuring up-to-date dental assisting requirements for dental assistants, educators, state legislators, oral healthcare organizations, and state dental boards.
March 28, 2011
Study finds link between perio treatment, diabetes costs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Periodontal disease treatment may help reduce medical costs for patients with diabetes, according to the findings of a three-year study conducted by Cigna and presented during the recent International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting in San Diego.
March 28, 2011
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