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Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Stuart Froum -- Part 1

By Rob Goszkowski

When is it appropriate to place an implant? What is the difference between a surviving versus a successful implant? DrBicuspid.com asked these questions and more during a conversation with Dr. Stuart Froum, president of the American Academy of Periodontology.

January 22, 2014

Study suggests link between perio disease and oral cancer

By Rabia Mughal

The oral-systemic link has become increasingly important as researchers have connected periodontal disease with conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and pregnancy complications. Now, a new study has found a possible association between periodontal disease and oral cancer.

December 26, 2013

Obesity predicts periodontal therapy outcomes

By Rob Goszkowski

The effects of obesity on health are widespread, but its impact on nonsurgical periodontal therapy outcomes is nearly as significant as smoking, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research.

December 23, 2013

NY hospital gets grant for dental care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse, NY, has received a $65,000 grant to integrate preventive dental and oral health screenings into routine physical exams.

December 15, 2013

Perio therapy may affect mortality in hemodialysis patients

By Rabia Mughal

Poor oral health, including chronic periodontitis, is a common finding in hemodialysis patients, and now researchers from Brazil have provided preliminary evidence that periodontal therapy may improve the survival rate of these patients.

December 10, 2013

Kaiser faces protests after cutting periodontal hygienist program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kaiser Permanente is facing opposition in Oregon following its decision to eliminate the periodontal hygienist classification from its union contract, according to a news story in the Lund Report.

December 9, 2013

New oral care line for babies comes to market

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new line of oral care products for babies, Happy Teeth, has been introduced. These products contain no abrasives, artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors, and include xylitol.

December 9, 2013

ADHA supports FTC's comments on dental therapist education standards

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) praised the recent Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) comments to the Commission on Dental Accreditation on the proposed standards for dental therapy education programs.

December 9, 2013

Study: U.S. parents report improved oral health in kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

More U.S. parents are reporting that their children have very good or excellent oral health, according to a new study.

December 5, 2013

FTC endorses CODA standards for dental therapists

By Donna Domino

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is endorsing the proposed accreditation standards for dental therapists by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), saying the therapists could improve access to, and enhance competition for, dental care. But the agency also recommended removing "unnecessary language" about their supervision and practice scope, which could "undermine" improved access.

December 5, 2013

UNMC dental student wins research/public health award

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A dental student at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Dentistry was awarded first place in the clinical research/public health category in the American Dental Association/Dentsply Student Clinician Research Program at the recent ADA annual meeting.

December 4, 2013

International study finds teen athletes have better oral health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A recent study in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry finds that while adolescent athletes might brush their teeth more frequently than their peers, they also drink more soft drinks and consume more chocolate.

December 4, 2013

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