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Irish dental council approves clinical dental technicians
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Council of Ireland has established the role of the clinical dental technician (CDT) as a class of dental auxiliary.
November 10, 2008
Wrigley and Cadbury clash over Recaldent gum
By Rabia Mughal
The Federal Trade Commission is reviewing a complaint by Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company that Cadbury USA does not have adequate evidence to back claims it has made in Trident Xtra Care gum ads about the oral benefits of Recaldent.
November 6, 2008
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Dr. Fresh acquires Binaca, Tek, Dentax brands
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Fresh, a manufacturer and distributor of oral and personal care products, has purchased the Binaca, Tek, and Dentax brands of breath sprays and other oral care products from Ascendia Brands.
November 4, 2008
Global toothpaste market to top $12 billion by 2012
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The global toothpaste market is projected to reach $12.7 billion by the year 2012, according to new market research from Global Industry Analysts.
November 2, 2008
Gum disease common with rheumatoid arthritis
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Oct 30 - Symptoms of gum disease are common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and may be an independent marker of RA disease activity, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology meeting in San Francisco.
October 29, 2008
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Dentists must fight superhygienist law
By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA
By failing to block the creation of a "midlevel practitioner" in Minnesota, organized dentistry has allowed the profession to become degraded, says Dr. Helaine Smith in her column, The Mouth Physician. The law will exploit, rather than help, the underserved, she argues.
October 29, 2008
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Minnesota hammers out regulations for superhygienists
By Rabia Mughal
A Minnesota health task force is drafting regulations for a new class of oral health workers whose job description will likely lie somewhere between that of a hygienist and a dentist. A May law mandated the creation of an oral health practitioner in Minnesota by January 1, 2011.
October 28, 2008
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Oral hygiene curbs pneumonia risk in elderly
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Oct 23 - Among nursing home residents, having a nursing aide help them maintain good oral hygiene lowers the odds of them dying from pneumonia, a study suggests.
October 22, 2008
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GlaxoSmithKline to buy Biotene for $170 million
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare will purchase Biotene, a leading dry mouth treatment, from Laclede for $170 million.
October 20, 2008
Three Cadbury gums get ADA Seal of Acceptance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Certain flavors of Cadbury's sugar-free chewing gums -- Trident, Dentyne Ice, and Stride -- have received the ADA Seal of Acceptance, according to a Cadbury press release.
October 19, 2008
Survey: Americans still not practicing good oral healthcare
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SAN ANTONIO - While Americans deem the smile the most important physical attribute, a surprising 37% don't know that poor oral health has been associated with serious health conditions such as stroke, heart disease, and diabetes.
October 16, 2008
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Lozenge eases dry mouth with polymer and xylitol
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nuvora has introduced Salese, a soft lozenge for dry mouth sufferers that delivers moisture-retaining and bacteria-fighting ingredients for an hour or longer.
October 12, 2008
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