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ADA takes issue with Pew midlevel provider report
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA has issued a statement today in response to the December 6 Pew Center on the States' report that offers an economic model supporting the addition of dental therapists to the dental practice.
December 7, 2010
U.K. oral health survey finds improvement
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A greater percentage of adults in Wales have dental problems than in England, despite more of the Welsh population seeing a dentist regularly, according to the largest adult dental health survey conducted in the region in the last 10 years.
December 7, 2010
State dental groups question dental therapist qualifications
By Donna Domino
As the W.K. Kellogg Foundation begins rolling out a $16 million initiative to help five states develop midlevel provider programs, dental associations in those states remain unconvinced that this approach will be safe and effective.
December 7, 2010
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Why smokers have more periodontitis but less inflammation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A study led by investigators at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry may shed light on how tobacco smoke contributes to gum disease (Journal of Dental Research, November 1, 2010).
December 6, 2010
PerioPal offers updated charting software via subscription
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
PerioPal has introduced version 9.0 of its periodontal charting software and has switched to a subscription-based distribution model.
December 6, 2010
Pew report finds economic upside to midlevel providers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Most private-practice dentists who hire new types of dental care providers can serve more patients while maintaining or improving their financial bottom line, according to a new report from the Pew Center on the States.
December 6, 2010
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Demand for hygienists expected to grow
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
"Dental hygienist" was named as one of the best career choices in the U.S. for 2011, according to a story in U.S. News and World Report.
December 5, 2010
Survey: Oral health a priority in perception, not practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Americans place a high value on the importance of oral health, yet there is room for improvement when it comes to practicing proper oral hygiene at home, according to a nationwide survey by Philips Sonicare.
December 5, 2010
New toothbrushes designed to make brushing fun
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ashtel Dental will begin marketing Brush Buddies, a new toothbrush line featuring five whimsical characters, in January 2011, the company announced.
December 2, 2010
Are obesity and periodontal disease linked?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentists in clinical practice can expect a higher prevalence of periodontal disease among obese adults, although the evidence pointing to a direct link between obesity and periodontal disease is limited, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology.
December 1, 2010
Salivary diagnostics featured at AADR symposium
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Presentations from the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) Fall Focused Symposium on Salivary Diagnostics held last month in the Washington, DC, area will be available in early 2011, according to the organization.
December 1, 2010
Most Australians report good oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nearly four out of five Australian adults rated their oral health as being good, very good, or excellent in 2008, according to a report released December 1 by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
November 30, 2010
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