Periodontics: Page 199

Study: Tobacco alters bacteria
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Tobacco alters one of the bacteria responsible for periodontitis, suggesting a reason why smokers are more likely to suffer from the disease, according to University of Louisville researchers.
May 17, 2009
Unimed-Midwest launches disposable face shield
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Unimed-Midwest this week launched a disposable face shield that provides greater protection than paper or fabric masks, according to the company.
May 17, 2009
Gum disease not tied to pregnancy risks
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 14 - Contrary to earlier reports, gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease, does not appear to be associated with preterm births and other pregnancy problems, according to a report in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
May 13, 2009
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How technology changed my life
By Rhonda Jones, RDH
A veteran dental hygienist recounts the many ways her workdays have become easier -- and her bottom line healthier -- thanks to advances in dental materials, imaging devices, practice management software, and hygiene equipment.
May 11, 2009
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FlossFirst offers package with more floss
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
FlossFirst has released a new version of its credit-card-sized floss package that holds 60 meters (200 ft) of floss, the company announced.
May 7, 2009
Colgate increases dental market share
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colgate in the first quarter of 2009 once again outperformed rival Procter & Gamble, boosting its share of the manual toothbrush market and posting a profit of $507.9 million, up from $466.5 million in the same quarter a year ago.
April 30, 2009
Mass. Dental Society backs independent hygienists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Massachusetts Dental Society is pushing a five-year plan to reform oral healthcare in its state, including legislation to let hygienists practice without supervision.
April 30, 2009
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
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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
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