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Fla. hygiene grads get 100% pass rate on board exam
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The graduating class for Tallahassee Community College's 2010 dental hygiene program has achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination, according to the college.
May 3, 2010
NIH awards WVU School of Dentistry $2.8 million
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry recently received a $2.8 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to study oral health disparities in northern Appalachia, with particular emphasis on pregnant women and young children.
May 3, 2010
New GSK website offers customized oral health plans
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
As part of its goal to improve the oral health care habits within families, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has launched an online resource, WealthOfOralHealth.com, for people seeking oral health information and personalized oral care plans.
May 3, 2010
Oragenics teams with Rite Aid to offer EvoraPlus
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oragenics' EvoraPlus oral care probiotic mint will now be available at Rite Aid drugstores.
May 2, 2010
Tooth loss, periodontitis linked with cognitive decline
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Tooth loss and periodontal disease are predictors for poor cognitive function in older men, according to a study by researchers from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.
May 2, 2010
Tom's of Maine launches 'wicked' new products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Tom's of Maine is now offering two new all-natural oral hygiene products: Wicked Fresh toothpaste and Wicked Fresh mouthwash.
April 29, 2010
New prophy paste includes calcium, phosphate, fluoride
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
With the introduction of MAXmin prophy paste with NuFluor, hygienists will no longer have to choose between pastes that remineralize and pastes that handle well, according to Preventech, the manufacturer of MAXmin.
April 29, 2010
NIH grant will fund new antimicrobial technology
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a two-year $913,000 grant to biopharmaceutical company Selenium to support the development of antimicrobial dental devices and water lines.
April 28, 2010
AAP asks CDC to assess periodontal health in the U.S.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) was recently invited to provide testimony to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Division of Oral Health as part of the strategic planning process for 2011 through 2014.
April 26, 2010
Brain-Pad launches high-impact mouthguard
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Brain-Pad has introduced a new athletic mouthguard with improved features for energy absorption and lower jaw protection, the company announced.
April 26, 2010
Ultreo returns to power toothbrush market
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
It looks like Ultreo -- once a competitor to Procter and Gamble and Philips in the power toothbrush market -- is back. After going out of business in late 2008 following a legal battle with Procter and Gamble and failed attempts to find new investors or a buyer, the company has reappeared with a revamped Web site and an active Facebook page.
April 26, 2010
Study finds lack of research to support perio laser therapy
By Kathy Kincade
Soft-tissue lasers add no clinical value to the treatment of periodontal disease beyond what can be achieved using scaling, planing, and conventional surgical procedures, according to a lit review in the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association. But a closer look reveals the issue is not so black and white.
April 25, 2010
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