Periodontics: Page 189

Saliva tests for perio disease detection hit U.S. market
By Rabia Mughal
OralDNA Labs recently introduced two tests to the North American market that use saliva to detect periodontal disease. These protocols have been used for a number of years in Europe, but the company claims to be the first to make them commercially available in the U.S.
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Dos and don'ts for increasing production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The hygiene appointment is the gateway to additional services. Keeping a full hygiene schedule helps practices to keep growing in any economy.
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Viruses may play a role in periodontitis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Viruses could contribute to periodontitis according to a study in the December issue of Oral Microbiology and Immunology .
October 22, 2009
Lares launches minimally invasive periodontitis treatment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Lares Research has introduced wavelength-optimized periodontal therapy (WPT), a minimally invasive laser periodontal disease treatment that uses two laser wavelengths:  Nd:YAG and Er:YAG. The method is only available with the Lares Powerlase AT all-tissue, dual wavelength laser, the company said in a press release.
October 14, 2009
Chicago dentists admit to sweet tooth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) surveyed 37 area dentists last month on their attitudes toward Halloween, with some surprising results:
October 13, 2009
Lasers continue to make waves in periodontology
By Rochelle Sharpe
The American Academy of Periodontology's recent adoption of the ADA's cautionary policy on laser treatment of periodontitis has added new fuel to the long-standing debate over the effectiveness of laser-assisted new attachment procedure.
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New toothpaste contains 1.1% sodium fluoride
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Research Based Preventive Products has introduced a new formulation of 1.1% sodium fluoride toothpaste (5,000 parts per million) called Denticious 5000. According to the company, 1.1% sodium fluoride toothpaste has been shown to remineralize tooth structure and can prevent cavities and white spot lesions.
October 7, 2009
Hygienists' association offers H1N1 prevention tips
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Dental Hygienists' Association (CDHA) has issued a list of simple ways patients and oral health professionals and their patients can prevent catching and spreading the disease.
October 7, 2009
Periodontitis a risk factor for head and neck cancer
By Rabia Mughal
Chronic periodontitis has been shown to be an independent risk factor for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, according to a new study in Cancer Epidemiology.
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Researchers discover key biomarkers for periodontitis
By Kathy Kincade
Some surprising results from a study designed to find ways to streamline new product development at Colgate-Palmolive could pave the way for the development of a chairside periodontal health assessment tool.
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Brushing dentures may be best cleaning method
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Brushing removable dentures with a paste product might be the best way to keep them clean, suggests a new review.
October 5, 2009
Ask Marty: What do you think of ultraviolet toothbrush sanitizers?
By Dr. Marty Jablow
A: I think they are good to have, considering they don't cost much and have been shown to kill more than 99.9% of pathogenic bacteria that proliferate on your toothbrush every day.
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