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Retinal, gingival bleeding linked by abnormal glucose metabolism
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Gingival and retinal hemorrhaging are predictive of each other and most often reflect an underlying disorder in glucose metabolism, researchers report in an October 11 online paper in Diabetes Care.
October 28, 2010
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ADHA applauds DHAT report
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) is pleased that the results of the "Evaluation of the Dental Health Aide Therapist (DHAT) Workforce Model in Alaska" report indicate the effectiveness of adding alternative oral healthcare providers to the dental team.
October 27, 2010
Oral care products drive Colgate Q3 income
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colgate-Palmolive announced that its worldwide sales for the third quarter of 2010 (end-September 30) were $3.9 billion, down 1.5% from $4 billion in the third quarter of 2009.
October 27, 2010
Patients can't hide eating disorders from dentists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentists may be the first healthcare providers to notice evidence of an eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and pica, according to an article in AGD Impact.
October 27, 2010
Sour candy: Enamel's enemy this Halloween
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Parents should axe the sour candy and take other steps to protect their children's teeth this Halloween, advises the California Dental Hygienists' Association as part of its public education campaign during National Dental Hygiene Month.
October 26, 2010
At-home ultrasonic cleaning device gets U.S. patent
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Integrity Engineering has received a U.S. patent for an ultrasonic consumer device designed to clean and sterilize dental hardware such as retainers, mouthguards, plates, and dentures.
October 25, 2010
Some fatty acids may reduce perio disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dietary intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids such as fish oil, which are known to have anti-inflammatory properties, shows promise in the treatment and prevention of periodontitis, according to researchers from Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health.
October 25, 2010
Ohio oral health program gets $25K OHA grant
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Smiles Across America (SAA), an Oral Health America (OHA) program, in conjunction with Trident gum, welcomed the CincySmiles Foundation of Cincinnati to the SAA network with a $25,000 grant to expand dental services to at-risk children in Cincinnati Public Schools.
October 21, 2010
OSAP changes name and logo
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Procedures (OSAP) is announcing its new name, look, and message in recognition of International Infection Prevention Week, October 17-23.
October 20, 2010
Global toothpaste market to reach $12.6B by 2015
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The global market for toothpaste is expected to reach $12.6 billion by 2015, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts. Toothpastes and oral care products aimed at children will have particularly high growth potential, the report contends.
October 20, 2010
Hoya extends laser training pact with LVI
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Hoya ConBio has extended its sponsorship agreement with the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). The agreement ensures that VersaWave and DioDent Micro 980 lasers will continue to be featured at LVI's advanced teaching facilities through 2013.
October 18, 2010
New website puts perio info on smartphones
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
OraPharma will be rolling out the MyARESTIN.com Mobile website after unveiling it at the recent ADA annual meeting in Orlando, FL, the company announced.
October 17, 2010
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