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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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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.
October 25, 2009
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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.
October 25, 2009
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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
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