Periodontics: Page 154

Study: Pomegranate mouth rinse effective against plaque

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Pomegranate mouth rinse should be explored as a long-term antiplaque rinse with prophylactic benefits, according to a new study in Quintessence International.

December 28, 2010

Disposable bib prevents cross-infection from scrubs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A dental hygienist has developed a new product that aims to reduce cross-infection from blood and saliva that is splashed back onto the dental team's scrubs during dental procedures.

December 26, 2010

CDA gets award for support of oral health and education

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The California Dental Association (CDA) has received the 2011 William J. Gies Vision Award by the ADEAGies Foundation for its support of oral health and oral health education, the organization announced.

December 22, 2010

Bad bacteria common on anesthesia providers' hands

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Contaminating bacteria are very commonly found on the hands of anesthesia providers, with high rates of transmission to the surgical field during operations, reports a study in the January issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia.

December 21, 2010

What is microsonic scaling?

By Caren M. Barnes

Don't be alarmed if you haven't heard of microsonic scaling or don't know what it is. Turns out it's something dental practitioners already use every day, according to Caren Barnes, a dental hygienist and professor of dental hygiene at the University of Nebraska.

December 21, 2010

Peaches Uniforms incorporates Lycra in new dental scrubs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Peaches Uniforms, a manufacturer of medical uniforms and scrubs for healthcare professionals, will introduce the Med Couture line of scrubs this spring -- the first scrub line to incorporate Lycra stretch fabric, according to the company.

December 19, 2010

Aussie firm offers herbal whitening toothpaste

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Barros Laboratories, manufacturers of the White Glo brand of teeth-whitening products, has introduced its White Glo herbal whitening toothpaste, a 100% chemical-free product that whitens teeth naturally, the company announced.

December 19, 2010

U.K. firm to market chewable toothpaste tablets

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Lush, a U.K. company that manufactures and markets handmade bath and body products, will introduce chewable toothpaste tablets in 2011, according to a story in the New Zealand Herald.

December 19, 2010

Does perio disease affect pregnancy outcomes or not?

By Rabia Mughal

Periodontal treatment during pregnancy does not reduce the risks of preterm birth and low birth weight, a new meta-analysis in the Journal of the American Dental Association has found. But the debate is far from over.

December 19, 2010

Ariz. hygienist wins 1st Crest Oral-B award

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ann Benson, a registered dental hygienist (RDH) from Mesa, AZ, is the first recipient of the new Crest Oral-B Pros in the Profession award program, created to honor RDHs who go above and beyond the call of duty.

December 16, 2010

Big improvements in New Zealand oral health, survey finds

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new landmark survey of New Zealand oral health shows that Kiwi teeth have significantly improved over the past two decades.

December 15, 2010

Survey: DANB-certified dental assistants earn more

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental assistants who are certified by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) earn more and stay in the profession longer than noncertified assistants, according to DANB's 2010 salary survey.

December 14, 2010

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