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People with fewer teeth found to die sooner
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The fewer teeth a person has, the sooner they are likely to die, researchers at the University Hospital of Uppsala report.
April 15, 2010
GlaxoSmithKline to move toothpaste factory to NY
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
GlaxoSmithKline has announced that it will transfer production of its Aquafresh and Sensodyne brands from Clifton, NJ, to upstate New York over the next three years, according to a news story in the Star-Ledger.
April 15, 2010
Pa. expands duties for dental assistants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Pennsylvania Legislature on April 14 passed a bill expanding the duties of dental assistants to include coronal polishing, applying fluoride treatments including varnish, and making impressions for athletic mouthguards.
April 14, 2010
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FDA reviewing safety of chemical used in toothpaste
By Kathy Kincade
With new research indicating that triclosan -- a chemical found in toothpaste and many other consumer products -- may disrupt the endocrine system and create bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics, the FDA is now looking at whether this substance is as safe as originally thought.
April 12, 2010
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Ontario Dental Association report spotlights elderly needs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Ontario Dental Association has released a new report that outlines the link between poor oral health and certain life-threatening diseases, and calls for more emphasis on assisting the frail elderly.
April 11, 2010
Wis. dental association supports EFDAs, not DHATs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Clarifying a March 26 press release, the Wisconsin Dental Association said April 12 that it supports the licensing of expanded function dental assistants (EFDAs) but does not support the licensing of dental health aide therapists (DHATs) in Wisconsin.
April 11, 2010
Oragenics partners with Ricci Pharma
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ricci Pharma has agreed to distribute Oragenics' EvoraPlus and EvoraKids oral health probiotic products, Oragenics announced.
April 11, 2010
Oral Health America partners with Oxyfresh
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral Health America, a nonprofit advocacy group, has formed a new partnership with oral health product manufacturer Oxyfresh.
April 8, 2010
West Coast University offers free hygiene services
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
West Coast University has announced that the Dental Hygiene Clinic at its Anaheim campus will offer the public free dental hygiene services. The services will include oral inspection and risk assessment, digital and traditional imaging, preventative therapies, and nonsurgical periodontal therapy.
April 8, 2010
Study finds gaps in dental care among stroke survivors
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
In the first study to examine the use of dental services by stroke survivors, researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles found that only 46% of people who have suffered a stroke visit the dentist regularly.
April 8, 2010
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Biolase responds to iLase lawsuit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase Technology has issued a statement in response to the lawsuit by Discus Dental and Zap Lasers, arguing that its new iLase handheld laser for dentistry doesn't violate the other companies' patents.
April 7, 2010
Discus Dental, Zap Lasers file lawsuit against Biolase
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Discus Dental and Zap Lasers have jointly filed a lawsuit against Biolase Technology in federal court in Los Angeles, the companies announced.
April 6, 2010
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