Periodontics: Page 196

Obituary: Dental pioneer Nathan Friedman, 97

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Nathan Friedman, D.D.S., a pioneering periodontist and professor of dentistry at the University of Southern California, has died at the age of 97.

June 8, 2009

Proper oral hygiene may cut risk of pneumonia in critically ill patients

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jun 9 - New research shows that oropharyngeal cleansing with chlorhexidine solution is no better than a control solution of potassium permanganate in preventing nosocomial pneumonia in critically ill patients. However, the regular maintenance of "meticulous" oral hygiene does provide a benefit, the findings suggest.

June 8, 2009

No hygienist is an island

By Rhonda Jones, RDH

Dental hygienists are too often seen as prima donnas or nuisances by many dental practitioners. But knowing how to optimize their knowledge and expertise and make them a valued part of the dental team can bolster your bottom line.

June 4, 2009

Editorial: Dentists should rethink fluoride toothpaste instructions for kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Given the rising rate of caries in children, the dental industry needs to rethink current instructions to parents regarding the use of fluoridated toothpaste for children younger than age 2, according to an editorial in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

June 3, 2009

Guidelines released for periodontitis, atherosclerosis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) this week released guidelines calling on doctors and dentists to pay more attention to the relationship between periodontitis and atherosclerosis.

June 2, 2009

Practicon to distribute EFE's GoRinse mouthwash

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

EFE, manufacturers of GoRinse natural mouthwash, is partnering with Practicon to provide dental offices throughout the U.S. and Canada easier access its GoRinse brand products, the company announced.

June 1, 2009

Evidence presented for herbal toothpastes

By Laird Harrison

Is the best new approach to preventing caries actually thousands of years old? Toothpastes borrowing from traditional Indian and Chinese medicine chests showed promise in recent studies.

June 1, 2009

Dental patients at risk for HIV infection in the U.K.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A U.K. dental practice could have put thousands of patients at risk for infections such as HIV or hepatitis due to poor hygiene measures, according to the Daily Mirror.

May 31, 2009

Genetic link found between periodontitis and heart attacks

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Scientists have discovered a genetic relationship between periodontitis and coronary heart disease (CHD), according to research presented at the recent European Society of Human Genetics meeting in Vienna, Austria.

May 31, 2009

Omron launches toothbrush that autoadjusts speed, direction

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Omron Healthcare has introduced the HT-B551 toothbrush, which the company claims is the world's first electric toothbrush equipped with a three-axis acceleration sensor.

May 31, 2009

HELPTAG:photoGalleryUploadTeaser_17

May 26, 2009

5C-Mobile launches BlackBerry oral care app

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

5C-Mobile recently launched a mobile application specially designed for oral-health-conscious BlackBerry users.

May 26, 2009

Previous Page

Page 196 of 212

Next Page