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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
Let kids eat Halloween candy
By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA
As Halloween approaches, Dr. Helaine Smith explains in her column, The Mouth Physician, why it's OK for kids to enjoy candy on this special holiday.
October 9, 2008
Mouthwashes work but may stain teeth for a while
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Oct 10 - Over-the-counter mouthwashes really do kill bad breath, although some may stain the tongue and teeth, at least temporarily, according to the first systematic review of the effectiveness of these products.
October 9, 2008
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Let's be more than just tooth plumbers
By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA
Dr. Helaine Smith shares her thoughts and views on the many interesting topics that dentists encounter while practicing modern dentistry in her new Second Opinion column, The Mouth Physician.
September 30, 2008
Johnson & Johnson launches new toothbrush and floss
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Johnson & Johnson has introduced the New Reach Ultraclean Toothbrush and Floss, which provide superior plaque removal, according to the company.
September 25, 2008
Crown lengthening pleases some patients
By Laird Harrison
Dentists can make many patients happy by lengthening their crowns, according to James Kohner, D.D.S., a Scottsdale, AZ, periodontist who specializes in the procedure. But it's a tricky procedure, and requires a good understanding of biologic margin.
September 24, 2008
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