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Kids more likely to visit dentist if parents do
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Whether children receive regular dental care is strongly associated with their parents' history of seeking dental care, according to a new study in Pediatrics. The report is the first to analyze the relationship between parents' and children's dental visits in a nationally representative sample.
February 1, 2010
Tissue engineering regrows periodontal tissue
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Advances in tissue engineering are offering the promise of being able to restore lost bone and periodontal tissue following periodontal disease. Researchers from Australia have been focusing on growing layers of cells such as stem cells and gingival fibroblasts for restoring damaged smiles.
January 31, 2010
Dentsply rehearing request denied in Cavitron suit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The judge in a California lawsuit alleging that Cavitron is unsafe for open surgical procedures has denied a request by Dentsply, the maker of the ultrasonic scaler, to rehear the company's request that he dismiss the case.
January 28, 2010
Spondylitis group launches survey for dentists, hygienists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Spondylitis Association of America, the largest nonprofit organization in the U.S. dedicated to seeking a cure for ankylosing spondylitis and related diseases, is sponsoring a survey to help dental professionals better understand this debilitating disease.
January 27, 2010
Veterinary group emphasizes brushing for Pet Dental Health month
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
February is Pet Dental Health month, and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is encouraging all dog and cat owners to regularly brush their pet's teeth and regularly see their veterinarian for checkups. It is estimated that 80% of people brush their teeth every day, but far fewer pet owners do the same for their pets, according to the association.
January 27, 2010
Tom's of Maine to give $100K to 5 dental clinics
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Tom's of Maine is taking an online vote to determine which five U.S. dental clinics should split $100,000 in project sponsorship funding as part of its annual Dental Health for All program. The program was created to award dental clinics that make a difference in their communities by ensuring underserved communities have access to oral healthcare, according to the company.
January 27, 2010
Oral care products help push Colgate profits up 27%
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colgate-Palmolive reported a 27% increase in net income for its 2009 fiscal fourth quarter (end-December 31) compared to the same period of 2008, thanks in part to increased sales of its oral care products worldwide.
January 27, 2010
Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce perio disease risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids may decrease the risk of periodontal disease, according to a new study published in Nutrition. Researches investigated the longitudinal relationship between two dietary omega-3 fatty acids -- docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) -- and periodontal disease in elderly people.
January 27, 2010
Mydent launches prophy paste
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Mydent International has introduced a prophy paste containing "balanced ingredients for maximum stain removal with minimal enamel loss."
January 25, 2010
Baby's death linked to pregnancy-related gingivitis
By Rabia Mughal
While gum disease has long been associated with possible adverse outcomes of pregnancy, the first documented case linking pregnancy-associated gingivitis with the death of an unborn child has elevated the importance of this connection.
January 25, 2010
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Oragenics offers probiotic chew for kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oragenics has launched EvoraKids, the first probiotic-based, all-natural oral care chewable created to promote oral health for children 3-10 years old. EvoraKids includes Oragenics' patent-pending ProBiora3 technology, specifically formulated for children to help maintain healthy teeth.
January 24, 2010
New dental gel cleans pet's teeth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Nebraska dentist has helped create a dental gel that can be used to clean pet's teeth, according to a news story by KETV. The product, part of the Petrodex dental line, kills bacteria instantly, the inventors claim.
January 20, 2010
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