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Violight claims toothbrush sanitizer helps eliminate swine flu virus
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Violight recently announced that an independent laboratory test has proved that its Violight toothbrush sanitizer to be effective in virtually eliminating the H1N1 flu virus from toothbrush bristles.
September 3, 2009
Lawyer removes himself from mouthwash lawsuit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Michigan lawyer who is suing Procter & Gamble for stains on his teeth he alleges were caused by using the company's Crest Pro-Health mouthwash has removed himself as the lead plaintiff in the case.
September 1, 2009
Menopause creates additional oral health risks
By Kathy Kincade
A new study shows that postmenopausal women are more susceptible to periodontal disease and alveolar bone loss than at any other times in their lives. The question is why.
August 31, 2009
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California expands hygienist, assistant, and lab training
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has announced an expansion of training programs for dental hygienists, assistants, lab technicians, and other healthcare practitioners in California starting in fall 2009.
August 30, 2009
Motivational interviewing can enhance oral health habits
By Rabia Mughal
Motivational interviewing can yield positive changes in oral health behavior in people with severe mental illness and may be useful for the general population as well, according to a new study.
August 27, 2009
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Philips begins marketing kids' power toothbrush
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Philips Electronics has introduced the new Sonicare For Kids power toothbrush.
August 27, 2009
Report finds hygiene market growth in U.K.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The market for oral hygiene products in the U.K. grew at an annual rate of 3.2% between 2002 and 2007, according to marketing research firm Research and Markets.
August 24, 2009
If looks could kill, would your appearance be DOA?
By Rhonda Jones, RDH
First impressions take only a few minutes to form and can be nearly impossible to undo. Even with the general acceptance of a more casual look in the workplace, how we dress and present ourselves remains important in determining the success of patient-clinician relationships.
August 24, 2009
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26-year study positive for gingiva augmentation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Gingival augmentation surgery appeared to succeed in decreasing recession in a long-term retrospective split-mouth study.
August 23, 2009
Salaries reported for hygienists, assistants, receptionists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The average full-time dental hygienist in the U.S. made $34.40 an hour in 2006, according to a new report by the ADA.
August 23, 2009
IOM report urges more oral health research
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
Dental researchers are likely to share in the $1.1 billion the U.S. government is spending on comparative effectiveness research, if the findings of a new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) are taken to heart.
August 23, 2009
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WCMID panel: New periodontal disease approach needed
By Laird Harrison
SAN FRANCISCO - The 39-year-old patient's gums looked healthy when she came for her first appointment. No deep pockets, no bleeding. But instead of sending her on her way, Gregory Sawyer, D.D.S., took a look under a microscope and found spots in her mouth that were crawling with spirochetes.
August 17, 2009
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