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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

Colgate, Hispanic Dental Association address oral health needs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

At a press conference Thursday in Miami, Colgate-Palmolive and the Hispanic Dental Association officially declared April "El Mes de la Salud Bucal: Un Mundo de Sonrisas Saludables" (Oral Health Month: A World of Healthy Smiles) as part of an ongoing commitment to quality oral care among the Hispanic community.

April 1, 2009

3M ESPE launches new fluoride toothpaste

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3M ESPE Preventive Care is now offering Clinpro 5000 1.1% sodium fluoride anticavity toothpaste, a prescription-strength toothpaste containing tricalcium phosphate, the company announced.

April 1, 2009

Nebraska dentist becomes toothpaste spokesperson

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Nebraska dentist has turned a failed attempt to get fluoride into her city's water into a gig as a national spokesperson for a toothpaste company.

April 1, 2009

Infrared light may help diagnose periodontitis

By Laird Harrison

MIAMI - Infrared spectroscopy may be more helpful than probing in diagnosing periodontitis, according to University of Manitoba researchers who have invented a spectrometer for use in dental offices. They presented their research at the International Association for Dental Research meeting.

April 1, 2009

IADR report: BASF develops probiotic agent for caries

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

BASF, in collaboration with OrganoBalance, announced this week that it is gearing up to commercialize pro-t-action, a probiotic product designed to eliminate caries-causing bacteria from the mouth.

March 31, 2009

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