Periodontics: Page 198

Millennium: ADA position on lasers 'inaccurate'

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Millennium Dental Technologies is questioning the ADA's position statement on the use of lasers in dentistry. The company considers the final document "inaccurate, misleading, and scientifically unsubstantiated," especially as it relates to laser-assisted new attachment procedure, or the LANAP protocol, pioneered by Millennium.

April 28, 2009

Global Ionics launches Ionic ProClean toothbrush

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Global Ionics announced the official launch of the Ionic ProClean toothbrush, which uses ionic technology that has been shown to remove more plaque with less effort, according to the company.

April 22, 2009

Study: Probiotic gum reduces inflammation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Gum PerioBalance, a chewing gum containing probiotic bacteria, appeared to ease gingivitis in a study reported in the Acta Odontologica Scandinavica.

April 20, 2009

Ad campaign targets midlevel provider legislation

By Rabia Mughal

Concerned about public safety, the Minnesota Dental Association has launched a statewide ad campaign to raise awareness of the midlevel dental practitioner legislation that is headed for a vote in the state senate. Do the ads tell the whole story?

April 16, 2009

Study: Gum disease linked to higher medical costs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Preliminary results from a new Cigna study support the potential association between untreated periodontal disease and increased medical costs for patients being treated for stroke or diabetes, according to the company.

April 15, 2009

New dental floss trials reported

By Laird Harrison

Johnson & Johnson this month released studies suggesting that its new Reach Ultraclean floss removes more plaque than Glide and Oral-B floss. Johnson & Johnson is promoting the product's stretchiness and microgrooves.

April 15, 2009

Study: Butler prophy less abrasive

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A recent University of Nebraska study has found that Butler Paste-Free Prophy is less abrasive on composite resin and enamel, and provides a higher-gloss finish than the paste products tested, according to Sunstar Americas, the makers of the paste.

April 14, 2009

Study: Obesity ups risk of periodontal disease

By Rabia Mughal

Obese patients are at increased risk for periodontal disease compared to patients of normal weight, according to a study presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research meeting.

April 13, 2009

Color-changing strip a simple test for gum disease

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Researchers from Temple University say they have found that a simple color-changing oral strip can help detect gum disease in a patient more quickly and easily than traditional screening methods.

April 13, 2009

AMD launches soft-tissue diode laser

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Having gained FDA clearance for soft-tissue applications last month, AMD Lasers has now launched the Picasso diode laser to the U.S. dental industry.

April 13, 2009

Study links perio pathogens and heart disease

By Rabia Mughal

The presence of certain periodontal pathogens and the total amount of periodontal bacteria in a patient can indicate a risk of heart disease, according to a study presented Saturday at the International Association for Dental Research meeting in Miami.

April 5, 2009

Study details downsides of brushing technique

By Laird Harrison

MIAMI - Even if patients brush for three minutes, they barely touch some tooth surfaces, so dental professionals need to focus more on technique, a researcher from GlaxoSmithKline said Friday at the International Association for Dental Research meeting.

April 2, 2009

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