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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

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

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

More patients test positive in Okla. infection scandal

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oklahoma health officials have confirmed that 100 patients of oral surgeon W. Scott Harrington, DMD, have now tested positive for hepatitis and HIV.

November 14, 2013

In-office oral care product sales increase

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sales of professional oral care products in the U.S. grew at a 5.1% compound annual growth rate during the last three years, according to a new report by Kline & Company.

November 12, 2013

Dental therapist provides oral care in remote Alaska

By Rob Goszkowski

Conan Murat was one of the first dental therapists to provide treatment in remote areas of tribal Alaska. Now, an article outlining his experiences and unique perspective on the dental therapist's place in dentistry has been published in Health Affairs.

November 12, 2013

Drug may guard against periodontitis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A drug now used to treat intestinal worms could protect people from periodontitis, according to a new study in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.

November 10, 2013

Philips launches Sonicare DiamondClean Black, Zoom updates at ADA 2013

By Donna Domino

Philips introduced a cool, sleek black DiamondClean version of its Sonicare toothbrush line at the ADA's annual meeting in New Orleans. The company also released DayWhite and NiteWhite versions of its Zoom at-home whitening kits.

November 10, 2013

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