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FDA clarifies approach toward Interleukin perio test

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Interleukin Genetics announced that it has reached an agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that clarifies the agency's regulatory approach toward its PerioPredict genetic test for periodontic disease.

April 14, 2016

Ozone therapy kills bacteria, fights caries, helps healing

By Donna Domino

Ozone has been used in Europe for decades to help heal wounds and treat a variety of diseases. Now, more and more U.S. dentists and their staff are incorporating ozone therapy as a multifaceted tool to kill oral bacteria, help remineralize teeth, and aid healing after oral surgery.

April 12, 2016

Case report: Pediatric halitosis and tonsil stones

By Jim Hyland, DDS

Pediatric halitosis, which is often caused by periodontal disease, can have a strong negative impact on a child's social standing in school and adult self-esteem that originates during the formative years. Dr. Jim Hyland presents a case report of treating this issue in a 7-year-old female patient.

March 20, 2016

Interleukin Genetics reports Q4 results

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Interleukin Genetics reported increased revenues for its fiscal fourth quarter of 2015 but also an increase in net loss, compared with the same quarter the previous year.

March 17, 2016

Interleukin Genetics names experts to clinical advisory board

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Interleukin Genetics has appointed experts to its clinical advisory board to advise the company on clinical programs that demonstrate the clinical benefits of targeted prevention and treatment of periodontitis.

March 15, 2016

Interleukin, Metagenics enter into benefits agreement

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Interleukin Genetics and Metagenics have entered into an agreement to incorporate Interleukin's PerioPredict test into Metagenics' employee benefit plan.

February 18, 2016

Specialist referrals take time and commitment

By Corinne Jameson-Kuehl, RDH

As you start prepping a tooth for a crown, it fractures at the gumline. This has probably happened to you or someone you know. As Corinne Jameson-Kuehl, RDH, writes, this is one of many examples where a successful relationship with a specialist makes everyone's practice better.

February 1, 2016

DrBicuspid.com announces the 2015 Dental Excellence Award winners

By Tony Edwards

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 Dental Excellence Awards. Awards will be handed out at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting in February.

January 25, 2016

Mo. adult Medicaid dental services may receive funding

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon announced that an estimated $35 million to be collected from delinquent taxpayers in the state will pay for expanded dental care for low-income residents in 2016.

January 5, 2016

AAP Foundation seeks fellowship applications

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Foundation is seeking applications for its $50,000 Sunstar-AAP Foundation Research Fellowship program.

December 27, 2015

CDC study: People with diabetes lose twice as many teeth

By Theresa Pablos

Americans with diabetes lose significantly more teeth than those without diabetes, according to a new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The researchers also found tooth loss is especially prominent for non-Hispanic black people with diabetes.

December 22, 2015

Legal Cases: Failure to diagnose and treat periodontal disease

By William S. Spiegel and Marc R. Leffler, DDS

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to present the next column from two lawyers who spend every day defending dentists in litigation and before the licensing board. The purpose of this column is to offer our readers a fresh perspective on common practice and risk management issues from attorneys who litigate these issues. This case concerns periodontal disease and notes in charts.

December 20, 2015

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