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Probiotic suppresses periodontitis bacterium
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A probiotic tablet containing a strain of Lactobacillus salivarius suppressed at least one of the bacteria responsible for periodontitis in a randomized controlled study, according to researchers from Wakamoto Pharmaceutical, which markets the tablets.
June 22, 2009
Centrix pledges $25,000 to dental hygiene school
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Centrix has pledged $25,000 to endow scholarships at Fones School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Bridgeport, the school announced.
June 22, 2009
Researchers study link between gum disease and memory loss
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $1.3 million grant to a group of researchers who have found a link between gum disease and memory loss.
June 18, 2009
ADHA, Johnson & Johnson honor 'Hygienist Heroes'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists' Association and Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division announced this year's recipients of the Hygienists Hero Recognition Program, which honors dental hygienists' outstanding commitment to promoting oral hygiene in their local communities.
June 18, 2009
University of Bridgeport hygienists provide free care in Honduras
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Professors and students from Fones School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Bridgeport traveled this month to Roatan, an island off the coast of Honduras, to provide oral healthcare to some of the poorest residents in the region.
June 18, 2009
New Arkansas hygiene program planned
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Arkansas dental hygiene students will be able to further their education at a new program offered through Arkansas State University Mountain Home (ASUMH) in conjunction with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) starting in August.
June 17, 2009
Violight toothbrush sanitizers now sold through dental offices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Violight, manufacturers of the VIO 100 and VIO 200 ultraviolet light toothbrush sanitizers, is offering a Dental Professional Distribution Program that enables authorized dental offices to provide their patients with the company's products, the company announced.
June 17, 2009
Hey, Dr. Brush N. Floss -- Brush and floss!
By Jimmy Earll
Dentist and comedian Jimmy Earll says that when it comes to bad breath, dental practitioners should practice what they preach.
June 16, 2009
Study links rheumatoid arthritis and perio disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A study presented Friday at the 2009 European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark, found that more than half the subjects with rheumatoid arthritis also had periodontitis.
June 11, 2009
Listerine mouthwash focus of class-action lawsuit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A class-action lawsuit is seeking damages in excess of $5 million from McNeil, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson and manufacturer of Listerine.
June 9, 2009
Periodontal therapy can relieve arthritis pain
By Rabia Mughal
People who suffer from both gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis can reduce their pain, number of swollen joints, and the degree of morning stiffness with nonsurgical periodontal therapy, according to a new study.
June 9, 2009
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SecureDenture offers bleach-free whitening toothpaste
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SecureDenture.com is now offering a bleach-free whitening toothpaste, the company announced.
June 8, 2009
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