Periodontics: Page 160

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

FDA to require graphic warnings on cigarette packs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Starting in 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will require tobacco companies to include stronger warnings and graphic images on cigarette packages depicting the negative health consequences of smoking, including oral cancer.

November 9, 2010

Defensin-mimetics effective against microbial biofilms

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

PolyMedix's investigational defensin-mimetic compounds exhibited both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity against microbial biofilms that cause infections of the oral cavity in two studies in the December issue of Molecular Oral Microbiology, the company announced.

November 8, 2010

Delta Dental joins Facebook, offers free toothbrushes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana have joined Facebook and is celebrating by giving away professional-grade sonic toothbrushes.

November 8, 2010

New Dr. Fresh website features November discounts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Fresh has relaunched its professional website with a streamlined new look and special offers.

November 8, 2010

Growth factor enhances perio tissue regrowth

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Topical application of the growth factor FGF-2 enhances the regeneration of human periodontal tissue in patients with periodontitis, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research.

November 8, 2010

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