Periodontics: Page 158

Study: Most Quebecers brush at least twice daily

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An overwhelming majority of the residents of Québec, Ontario, brush their teeth at least twice a day, according to a large-scale survey by the Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ).

November 21, 2010

Colgate offers new oral-systemic health textbook

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new textbook, Periodontal Disease and Overall Health: A Clinician's Guide, was released during the recent American Academy of Periodontology annual meeting in Honolulu, Colgate-Palmolive announced.

November 21, 2010

NC launches Head Start dental home initiative

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The North Carolina Head Start-State Collaboration Office and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry announced the launch of the Head Start Dental Home Initiative to improve oral health for North Carolina children.

November 18, 2010

Breast cancer linked to perio disease and tooth loss

By Erin Archer, RN

As the body of research linking periodontitis with a host of other disease states -- including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and risk of fetal death -- grows, a new study has added yet another to the list: breast cancer.

November 17, 2010

Auromère introduces Neem Picks toothpicks

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Auromère Ayurvedic Imports has introduced Neem Picks, toothpicks made from birch wood dipped in neem bark extract and potent essential oils such as cinnamon, peppermint, spearmint, and fennel.

November 16, 2010

Xlear contest shows benefits of xylitol

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Xlear has announced the winners of the Spry Dental Defense Project, which was created to motivate patients to use xylitol products and evaluate bacterial plaque biofilm levels in patients following the use of several xylitol products for 30 days.

November 15, 2010

New oral health products supports 'good' bacteria

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Impact Fusion International has expanded its Intact Nutrition product line with Intact Oral, which uses Nutri-Mastic -- a combination of magnesium, calcium, ionic trace minerals, and mastic gum -- to support oral bacteria that are beneficial to oral health and the digestive system.

November 15, 2010

Study: Graphic images deter smokers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Highly graphic images of the health consequences of smoking have the greatest impact on smokers' intentions to quit, according to a study by researchers from the University of Arkansas, Villanova University, and Marquette University.

November 15, 2010

Miami Dade, Nova Southeastern to provide low-cost dental care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Miami Dade College and Nova Southeastern University have collaborated to provide low-cost dental care using the services of students at MDC's Dental Hygiene Clinic in Miami for the rest of the year, according to a news story in South Florida Times.

November 11, 2010

A new approach to analyzing oral bacteria

By Kathy Kincade

Will Raman spectroscopy one day find its way into the dental operatory as an oral health assessment and caries detection tool?

November 10, 2010

Omega-3's linked to a lower risk of gum disease

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who consume a good amount of omega-3's -- the fatty acids predominantly found in oily fish -- may have a lower risk of developing gum disease, suggests a new study.

November 9, 2010

DentalEZ releases cost-effective hygiene kit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

As part of DentalEZ's new video blog, the company has released DEZiree's Hygiene Solution, which includes StarDental hygiene handpieces, the Prophy Star 3, and the Titan Blis-sonic ergonomic sonic scaler.

November 9, 2010

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