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Research links stress and depression with gum disease

By Rabia Mughal

When it comes to gum disease, smoking, diabetes, and genetics are some of the usual suspects. Now a new study confirms that stress and depression may be culprits as well.

February 23, 2009

Children's charity program packs in crowds

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Children's Dental Health Month (CDHM) is bringing the ADA's message of good oral habits to millions of kids this month, and free dental care to thousands of children around the country, the organization said.

February 22, 2009

West Coast University debuts dental hygiene degree program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

West Coast University in Southern California is now offering a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree program, according to the university.

February 22, 2009

Study: Gum disease may trigger full-blown AIDS

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An acid produced in the mouth due to gum disease can cause HIV to develop into full-blown AIDS, a Japanese researcher told Agence France Presse on Thursday.

February 11, 2009

Gingivitis linked with vaginal bacteria load

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Feb 11 - A link between vaginal bacteria and gingivitis is reported in the current issue of BioMed Central Infectious Diseases, published January 22 and available online.

February 10, 2009

Survey: Patients prefer hygienists' product recommendations

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Patients say they trust both their dental hygienist and the hygienists' product recommendations, according to a survey commissioned by Sunstar Americas.

February 8, 2009

Study: Perio treatment doesn't reduce preterm birth risk

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Contrary to prevailing wisdom, treating periodontal disease during pregnancy does not reduce the risk of preterm birth.

January 29, 2009

Colgate sales up, P&G down

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

While the recession hammered most companies -- including rival Procter & Gamble (P&G) -- Colgate-Palmolive on Thursday reported a surprising 0.5% increase in worldwide sales for the most recent quarter, capping an 11% surge for the year.

January 29, 2009

Baseball MVP pitches in for kids' dental care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Albert Pujols, National League Baseball's 2008 Most Valuable Player and St. Louis Cardinal first baseman, is starring in several ADA Give Kids A Smile public service announcements to promote increased access to oral healthcare for underserved children.

January 27, 2009

Minn. shapes future of midlevel providers

By Rabia Mughal

Midlevel dental providers -- aka "superhygienists" -- could soon be performing extractions, restorations, and more in Minnesota. A 13-member work group has submitted its proposal for the creation of an oral health practitioner to the state Legislature.

January 26, 2009

3M ESPE launches calcium phosphate toothpaste

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Indiana Nanotech announced this week that global toothpaste manufacturer 3M ESPE is now using the Indiana company's calcium phosphate technology in its new Clinpro 5000 fluoride toothpaste.

January 21, 2009

Are alcohol-based mouthwashes safe?

By Kathy Kincade

An Australian professor of oral medicine claims 25 years' worth of research shows a strong correlation between alcohol-containing mouthwashes and oral cancer. But medical and dental experts worldwide disagree -- and it isn't the first time.

January 20, 2009

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