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Midmark dental sterilizer promotion under way

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Midmark has launched its latest dental sterilizer promotion, with up to $1,000 in rebate offers.

September 30, 2010

Oral care linked to lower heart disease risk in women

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new study led by a University of California, Berkeley researcher suggests that women who get regular dental care reduce their risk of heart attacks, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems by at least one-third.

September 30, 2010

U.K. team to compare 2 decay prevention approaches

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Experts from Cardiff University, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's Community Dental Service, and Swansea University have been awarded 1.1 million pounds by U.K.'s National Institute for Health Research to compare the effectiveness of two methods of preventing dental decay.

September 27, 2010

FDA warning letters question mouthwash claims

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The FDA today issued warning letters to Johnson & Johnson, CVS, and Walgreen telling them to stop promoting certain mouthwash products with claims that they remove plaque above the gum line or promote healthy gums.

September 27, 2010

Wisc. kids to get $30K in donated dental care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

About 600 preschool children in Wisconsin's Waukesha and Milwaukee counties will receive $30,000 in free dental exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and personal oral hygiene instruction during the 12th annual Head Start Dental Day, the Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA) announced.

September 27, 2010

Biolase gets multiproduct order from Benco

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase Technology has received its first multiproduct order from Benco Dental, the first sizable order by a distribution customer under Biolase's new nonexclusive distribution arrangement, the company announced.

September 27, 2010

Ky. dental screening law helps school kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Kentucky law that took effect this year requiring dental screening of all children during their first year of school is already having a positive effect, according to a story by the Courier-Journal.

September 22, 2010

Dental school accused of letting hygienists do too much

By Donna Domino

The Indiana University School of Dentistry has launched an internal review of its dental hygiene clinic after a visiting professor raised concerns about hygienists at the clinic allegedly diagnosing patients and doing treatment planning.

September 22, 2010

Canadian dental groups target public awareness

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Canadian Dental Association and Provincial Dental Associations have hired advertising agency DDB Canada in Vancouver to develop a national awareness campaign to help Canadians understand the relationship between regular dental exams and their overall health.

September 21, 2010

Taste genes may predict tooth decay

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Genetic variation in taste pathway genes may be associated with dental caries risk and/or protection, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research.

September 21, 2010

Ore. clinics get $200K for kids' oral health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

More than $200,000 in grants from the Oregon Community Foundation will help youngsters maintain their oral health in Douglas County, according to an article in the News-Review.

September 20, 2010

U.S. periodontitis rates underestimated by 50%

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The number of adults in the U.S. suffering from periodontal disease appears to be significantly higher than previous research has indicated, according to a study published online in the Journal of Dental Research.

September 20, 2010

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