Periodontics: Page 147

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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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
PowerDent launches PowerDent Pulse Multi
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
PowerDent, a division of Harrison Hygiene, has released the PowerDent Pulse and PowerDent Pulse Multi, cleaning tools created specifically for all types of oral appliances, including dentures, night guards, mouthguards, and retainers.
March 27, 2011
Judge green-lights mouthwash lawsuit against Walgreen's
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A federal judge in Florida has ruled that a class-action lawsuit filed against Walgreen's alleging false claims about certain mouthwash products can move forward, consumeraffairs.com reported.
March 22, 2011
Acteon adds ultrasonic device videos to website
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Acteon North America has added a new feature to its website designed to educate new, current, and potential owners on all aspects of Satelec piezoelectric P5 Newtron ultrasonic dental devices for periodontics and scaling.
March 21, 2011
Oral bacterium inhibits dental biofilm formation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A team of Japanese researchers has demonstrated that the bacterium Streptococcus salivarius, a nonbiofilm-forming and otherwise harmless inhabitant of the oral cavity, actually inhibits the formation of dental biofilms.
March 21, 2011
Calif. children continue to face oral health epidemic
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Caries continues to rank as the most widespread public health issue for California children, according to the California Dental Hygienists' Association.
March 20, 2011
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