Periodontics: Page 187

New Zealand firm targets U.S. oral health market

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Blis Technologies is looking to increase its presence in the U.S. oral healthcare market this year through a series of distributor relationships with major retail outlets.

January 4, 2010

New vaccine could one day prevent periodontitis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

New vaccine could one day prevent periodontitis

December 28, 2009

Photodynamic therapy effective in treating periodontitis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (a-PDT) is effective in treating chronic periodontitis, according to a meta-analysis in Lasers in Medical Science.

December 28, 2009

Ankylosing spondylitis increases the risk of periodontal disease

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 28 - Ankylosing spondylitis increases the risk of periodontal disease, German researchers report in the January issue of Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

December 27, 2009

Study finds over 9,000 genes involved in gingivitis

By Rabia Mughal

Nearly one-third of the human genome is involved with the onset and healing process associated with gingivitis, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology. This finding could aid in the development of new treatment approaches.

December 21, 2009

Survey: Oral care lacking in pregnant women

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Pregnant women and babies are not getting enough dental care, according to the results of a survey commissioned by Delta Dental Plans Association.

December 20, 2009

British researchers question mouthwash/oral cancer link

By Kathy Kincade

Conflicting reports about the role of alcohol-containing mouthwashes in the development of oral cancer prompted British researchers to delve into two recent epidemiological studies to determine if, in fact, there is a definitive answer.

December 16, 2009

Dr. Fresh sponsors toothbrush design contest for kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Fresh, a California company known for its FireFly toothbrushes, is challenging kids to come up with the ultimate kid-friendly toothbrush -- one that is not only easy but fun to use.

December 10, 2009

New mouthwash offers targeted caries protection

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A research team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) has developed a new mouthwash formulation that may provide long-term protection against tooth decay.

December 10, 2009

Biolase gains FDA clearance for calculi removal

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase Technology has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market its Waterlase MD laser system for removal of subgingival calculi to prevent and treat periodontitis.

December 8, 2009

Enamel matrix found unhelpful in gingival grafts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An enamel matrix derivative (EMG) combined with a modified tunnel/connective tissue graft (CTG) was no more effective in restoring recessive gums than CTG alone, researchers reported Nov. 30 in the online edition of the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

December 7, 2009

What are hygienists really thinking?

By Kathy Kincade

In an online survey conducted by Lanmark Group, some 300 dental hygienists revealed what they love and hate most about their profession -- and the dentists and patients they work with.

December 7, 2009

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