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Cuba hits milestone for caries-free kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cuba has achieved a goal of children's oral health two years ahead of the deadline set by the World Health Organization, a state dental official announced.
June 22, 2010
Australian program reduces dental costs, caries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An Australian caries management system was found to be most cost-effective in patients with a high risk of dental caries, according to a study in Value in Health, the official journal of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research.
June 22, 2010
Ohio law gives hygienists more independence
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An Ohio law allowing hygienists to practice without a dentist's physical supervision will take effect August 31.
June 22, 2010
Oral bacteria linked to hypertension risk
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
People with a significant burden of periodontal bacteria are more than three times as likely to have hypertension as those with low levels of such bacteria, according to a large international study.
June 22, 2010
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Bioluminescence can rapidly assess caries risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-driven bioluminescence -- a way of measuring visible light generated from ATP contained in bacteria -- can be used chairside to rapidly assess the number of oral bacteria and amount of plaque in patients, report researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry.
June 21, 2010
Baby teeth decay may be linked to obesity
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A preliminary University at Buffalo study of young children undergoing treatment for cavities in their baby teeth found that nearly 28% had a body mass index (BMI) above the 85th percentile, indicating overweight or obesity.
June 21, 2010
Evidence-based dentistry not just for dentists
By Kathy Kincade
With the advent of lightning-quick access to information and the growing emphasis on preventive care and the oral-systemic link, hygienists and dental assistants are being called upon to adopt evidence-based decision-making into their daily clinical practice.
June 21, 2010
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Dental outreach programs begin in Africa, Asia
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Work the World Dental Outreach 2010 has launched oral health education and outreach programs in Ghana, India, Nepal, and Tanzania.
June 20, 2010
Oral Health America launches Fall for Smiles campaign
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral Health America (OHA) announced the launch of Fall for Smiles, a public messaging campaign conducted in collaboration with Oral Healthcare Can't Wait, an initiative of the Dental Trade Alliance.
June 17, 2010
SUNY Canton hygiene program earns ADHA award
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) is recognizing the State University of New York (SUNY) Canton's dental hygiene program for its extensive work in the community for the third consecutive year.
June 16, 2010
Dental floss firm goes solar
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Thornton International, a manufacturer of yarn-based interdental cleaning products for people with gum diseases and dental bridges and implants, has completed installation of a solar panel system at its headquarters and production facility in Norwalk, CT.
June 16, 2010
Oragenics gets $500K government grant
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oragenics has received a National Science Foundation grant of $500,000 to support its research into a new antibiotic with potential against bacteria resistant to other antibiotics.
June 14, 2010
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