Periodontics: Page 58

UW dental student wins ADA award for periodontitis research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A University of Washington (UW) dental student has won the ADA's Student Clinician Scholar Award.
December 2, 2013
LSU dental students race for breast cancer cure
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Students at the Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Dentistry recently hosted an American Student Dental Association volunteer event in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
December 1, 2013
P&G tries new approach to kids' brushing compliance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
How many times each week do you see children in your practice who probably aren't brushing enough? According to an article from Mobile Marketer, two of Procter & Gamble's (P&G) brands, Crest and Oral-B, are taking a novel approach to this widespread problem.
November 26, 2013
Maine coalition supports dental hygiene therapists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
To provide more access to affordable dental care, a coalition of oral health activists in Maine is continuing efforts to create a new category of dental hygienists.
November 25, 2013
Ark. orthodontist agrees not to do prophies
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Fort Smith, AR, orthodontist has agreed to stop offering prophylaxes to the general public after being summoned before the Arkansas State Board of Examiners.
November 25, 2013
Good oral hygiene may slow heart disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Good oral hygiene that includes brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits could hold heart disease at bay, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
November 24, 2013
Interleukin Genetics launches PerioPredict
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Interleukin Genetics has launched PerioPredict, the company's new version of the PST genetic risk test for periodontal disease.
November 24, 2013
CDC: Moderate periodontitis increasing with age
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Moderate periodontitis increased with age among U.S. adults from 2009 to 2010, but the prevalence of mild and severe periodontitis remained relatively steady at less than 15%, according to a new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
November 21, 2013
Doxycycline, tetracycline shortage eases
By Rob Goszkowski
Dentistry has been grappling with shortages of the antibiotics doxycycline and tetracycline, but both have become available again. Tetracycline capsules went back on the market in October after generic drugs manufacturer Heritage Pharmaceuticals began production, and the firm is also selling two forms of doxycycline.
November 21, 2013
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Darby Dental donates supplies to Philippines
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Darby Dental Supply has donated a truckload of relief supplies to survivors of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
November 21, 2013
Dentist publishes book detailing halitosis cure
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Richard A. Miller, DDS, author and director of the National Breath Center, has published a new book on halitosis management.
November 19, 2013
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Mass. senator introduces MLP bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Massachusetts state Sen. Harriette Chandler has filed a midlevel provider (MLP) bill to address the shortage of dentists who provide care to people eligible for MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program.
November 19, 2013
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