Periodontics: Page 188

Hemodialysis patients need extra TLC

By Erin Archer, RN

With kidney disease rates on the rise -- and a parallel presence of severe periodontitis in those with end-stage renal disease -- dental professionals should familiarize themselves with the challenges of patients on hemodialysis.

December 2, 2009

Aussie university focuses on oral health of mentally ill

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

La Trobe University in Victoria, Australia has launched a free toothbrush and toothpaste campaign directed toward individuals with mental health issues.

November 10, 2009

Salimetrics develops salivary markers for perio disease

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Salimetrics has developed three new salivary assays for use as markers for peridontal disease: IL-1 beta, MMP-8, and albumin.

November 10, 2009

Waterless toothbrush launched

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

United Treatment Centers will launch its Aquafree waterless toothbrush Nov. 29 at the Greater New York Dental Meeting, the company announced.

November 9, 2009

Expert warns flu may burden dental offices

By Laird Harrison

As H1N1 flu spreads, the demands on dental offices are increasing, according to Leslie D. Canham, R.D.A., a certified U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration trainer.

November 8, 2009

AGD survey finds tooth erosion on the rise

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

One in three dentists surveyed by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) cite aggressive tooth brushing as the most common cause of sensitive teeth, followed by acidic food and beverage consumption.

November 5, 2009

Imagenetix awarded new patent for perio disease drug

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Imagenetix has been issued a new U.S. patent (#7,612,111), which provides intellectual property protection for its 1-TDC early stage drug candidate for the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease.

November 3, 2009

Colgate Bright Smiles reaches 100 million kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colgate-Palmolive announced this week that it has provided free dental screenings, oral health education, and treatment referrals to 100 million U.S. children in its "Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures"program.

November 2, 2009

Diabetes foundation issues new guidelines on perio health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

New clinical guidelines released by the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) emphasize the importance of periodontal health for people with diabetes, according to a press release from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP).

November 2, 2009

AAP Foundation elects board members

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Foundation board of directors elected Donald S. Clem, D.D.S., Myron Nevins, D.D.S., Michael G. Newman, D.D.S., and S. Timothy Rose, D.D.S., M.S., to three-year terms at its annual meeting in Boston last month.

November 2, 2009

Biolase delves into deep pocket therapy

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase Technology is now promoting deep pocket therapy (DPT) with new attachment using the Waterlase MD and patented radial firing perio tips (RFPT) as a non-surgical alternative treatment for moderate to advanced gum disease.

October 28, 2009

Psychology gets patients to brush better

By Laird Harrison

Telling patients to take better care of their teeth can seem about as effective as lecturing to an empty chair. But a study published in the October 2009 Journal of Dental Research suggests that behavioral techniques worked out by psychologists can make a difference.

October 26, 2009

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