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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

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

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

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