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ADA: Dentists can help detect diabetes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dentist can be a valuable member of a patient's diabetes healthcare team to help check for signs of gum disease and provide tips to patients on how to maintain good oral health, according to the American Dental Association (ADA).
November 3, 2013
'Homing beacon' immune cells may treat perio disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Periodontal disease could be effectively treated by beckoning the right kind of immune system cells to the inflamed tissues, according to a new animal study by U.S. and Brazilian researchers published October 28 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
October 31, 2013
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Arm & Hammer Spinbrush sponsors Mission of Mercy
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Arm & Hammer Spinbrush is sponsoring the Mission of Mercy event that will take place November 3 during the ADA 2013 conference in New Orleans.
October 31, 2013
Isolite introduces Isovac isolation adapter at ADA 2013
By Rob Goszkowski
NEW ORLEANS - Isolite Systems debuted its Isovac dental isolation adapter at the ADA 2013 annual session today. It's the company's first product designed specifically for hygiene.
October 30, 2013
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OHA, Hu-Friedy offer kids' coloring page
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral Health America (OHA) and dental manufacturer Hu-Friedy are encouraging kids of all ages to take care of their teeth by offering a fun coloring page for this year's Fall for Smiles campaign.
October 29, 2013
OHA gives $300K in grants to oral health groups
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral Health America's Smiles Across America program has distributed $300,000 in grants to organizations across the U.S. that provide oral healthcare to children.
October 28, 2013
Patient reports can help predict periodontitis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patients who respond to questionnaires on their oral health can help predict the development of periodontitis, according to a new study.
October 27, 2013
New oral drug shows promise for Behçet's ulcers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new oral drug is showing promise for treating oral and genital ulcers in people with Behçet's syndrome, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology meeting in San Diego.
October 27, 2013
Henry Schein launches dental hygiene education software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein has released the axiUm Dental Hygiene Edition, a software application designed for dental hygiene schools.
October 23, 2013
Oral bacteria create ethnic 'fingerprint'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The bacteria in the human mouth -- especially those under the gums -- are as powerful as a fingerprint at identifying a person's ethnicity, according to a new study in PLOS One.
October 23, 2013
Dr. Esther Wilkins: The rock star of dental hygiene
By Daniel Demers
A pioneer in the field of dental hygiene, educator, and author of Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, Esther Wilkins, RDH, DMD, at 95 is revered and considered the eminent expert in her field. From having a dental instrument named after her to people seeking her autograph, Dr. Wilkins is the rock star of dental hygiene.
October 23, 2013
3M ESPE signs on as NCOHF partner
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3M ESPE is the newest underwriting partner for the National Children's Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF): America's ToothFairy project.
October 22, 2013
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