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NYU researchers use gingival blood to ID diabetes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A nursing-dental research team at New York University is conducting a one-year pilot grant to assess the feasibility of using gingival crevicular blood from periodontal patients to gauge hemoglobin A1C as a means of diagnosing diabetes and identifying prediabetes.
February 27, 2011
2009 12 18 17 14 51 672 Diabetes Thumb 1
Mydent introduces disposable jackets
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Mydent has launched its latest in healthcare apparel: Defend+plus disposable jackets.
February 23, 2011
Air Techniques receives AGD PACE accreditation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Air Techniques has received accreditation from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) as a Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) provider.
February 23, 2011
Water Pik launches kids' water flosser
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Water Pik announced the latest addition to its product line today at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting: the Waterpik Water Flosser for Kids, designed to help young patients who struggle with traditional floss and for those who have orthodontics appliances.
February 23, 2011
Obese patients at higher risk of perio disease
By Rabia Mughal
Dentists say they would be more willing to help patients with serious weight issues if obesity were definitively linked to oral disease. Now researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have found a positive association between periodontal disease and obesity.
February 23, 2011
2009 11 03 11 05 21 606 Obesity 70
CDS survey reveals patients' dental care habits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In preparation for its Midwinter Meeting this week, the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) surveyed nearly 400 Chicago-area residents about their dental habits and dental care.
February 22, 2011
Univ. of Barcelona adds Syneron laser to dental program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Syneron Dental Lasers has entered into a long-term clinical research agreement with the University of Barcelona whereby Syneron Dental's LiteTouch laser system will be incorporated into research and teaching activities within the university's two-year master program in laser dentistry.
February 21, 2011
Dr. Fresh Dental offers free website design
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Fresh Dental is offering two special purchase incentives on its professional website, the company announced.
February 21, 2011
Study links acute myocardial infarction and perio disease
By Rabia Mughal
Periodontal disease can contribute to occurrences of certain cardiovascular diseases, according to research to be presented next month at the International Association for Research conference in San Diego.
February 21, 2011
2009 11 10 15 53 30 283 Hearthealth 70
DentalEZ adds new features to DEZiree website
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentalEZ has added three new features to its DEZiree the Dental Hygienist website.
February 17, 2011
Study links perio disease and atherosclerosis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
By measuring metabolic activity, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School have found a link between periodontal disease and atherosclerotic inflammation, according to a study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
February 17, 2011
Orabrush uses social media to make millions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Orabrush, which manufactures a tongue scraper designed to remove bacteria, has closed a new funding round of $2.5 million thanks to a social media blitz, according to a news story in the Wall Street Journal.
February 16, 2011
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