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Maryland improves access to dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Maryland hygienists will be able to treat patients without dentist supervision under legislation passed this month in Maryland. The Maryland Legislature also allocated more than $16 million to fund other measures aimed at improving dental care in the state.
April 28, 2008
Oral cancer risks higher
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More patients may be at risk of oral cancer than previously believed, warn Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. The three companies are collaborating on an Oral Cancer Awareness Week campaign.
April 8, 2008
Gum disease linked with gestational diabetes risk
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters) April 8 - Pregnant women with gum disease may be more likely to develop gestational diabetes than those with healthy gums, researchers have found.
April 8, 2008
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HPV and periodontitis work together to raise tongue cancer risk
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters) April 4 - Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and periodontitis have a synergistic effect in promoting squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, according to study findings presented Friday at the American Association for Dental Research meeting in Dallas.
April 6, 2008
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Bug responsible for bad breath found
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters) April 7 Solobacterium moorei is the organism largely responsible for chronic bad breath, or halitosis, biologists reported Saturday at the annual meeting of the American Association for Dental Research in Dallas.
April 6, 2008
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AADR show report: New drug promising for Sjögren's
By Laird Harrison
DALLAS - Dry mouth can devastate patients and frustrate dentists. So the report of a promising new treatment excited researchers attending the American Association for Dental Research annual meeting here today.
April 3, 2008
AADR show report: Lasers may fry pulp, scorch dentin
By Laird Harrison
Lasers offer many advantages in cavity preparation, but even at recommended settings, they may kill pulp and weaken dentin.
April 2, 2008
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Picture perfect x-rays
By Robert Luhn
Two pros show you how to avoid common and not-so-common errors, from darkroom errors and receptor placement, to exposure and angulation errors.
March 31, 2008
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DentalEZ introduces new sonic scalers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentalEZ has introduced new sonic scalers that it claims provide a gentle cleaning for patients while removing stubborn calculus deposits and stains.
March 24, 2008
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KaVo launches new Diagnodent perio probe
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
KaVo Dental has introduced a new perio probe for its Diagnodent caries detector (in both pen and classic versions). Just remove the tip and snap on the perio probe.
March 17, 2008
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Superhygienists a step closer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The advanced dental hygiene practitioner (ADHP) legislation, gained more ground as it passed the Minnesota Senate finance subcommittee on March 13.
March 16, 2008
Can you whiten without bleach?
By Laird Harrison
Power Swabs, a new nonbleach whitening product, promises great results. But experts say you can get good effects from whitening products already on the market -- as long as you don't care about the insides of your teeth.
March 11, 2008
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