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U-M researchers identify periodontitis bacterium
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M) Medical School and School of Dentistry researchers have discovered a bacterium that they say is responsible for causing periodontitis.
June 11, 2013
AAP urges at least 1 annual dentist visit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) is the latest organization to respond to a study published this week in the Journal of Dental Research.
June 10, 2013
Pharma firm licenses oral mucositis product for $3.3M
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Access Pharmaceuticals, maker of the MuGard oral mucositis treatment, has licensed the U.S. commercial rights to the product to AMAG Pharmaceuticals.
June 10, 2013
ADA: Dentists determine frequency of teeth cleanings
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA is encouraging dentists to work with their patients to determine how often they need teeth cleanings, following a study published in the Journal of Dental Research.
June 10, 2013
Are twice-yearly dental cleanings really necessary?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Annual prophylaxis, rather than every six months, may be sufficient for patients with no risk factors, according to the authors of a new study in the Journal of Dental Research.
June 9, 2013
Mont. dentist starts dental assistant program
By Donna Domino
A Montana dentist has come up with a novel solution to a chronic shortage of experienced dental assistants: He started his own program, which touts hands-on training by dentists. The first class of 15 students started last month, and graduates are guaranteed 30 hours of employment.
June 9, 2013
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Illinois dental society accepting community grant applications
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Illinois State Dental Society Foundation is accepting community grant applications from Illinois community health organizations for oral health projects.
June 6, 2013
73 hepatitis C cases now reported in Okla. infection scandal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oklahoma health officials now say 73 patients of Tulsa oral surgeon W. Scott Harrington, DMD, have tested positive for hepatitis C.
June 6, 2013
Sunstar launches Crayola color toothpaste
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sunstar Americas has launched GUM Crayola Squeeze-A-Color toothpaste.
June 6, 2013
1-800-DENTIST patient survey: Practice cleanliness is key
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A 2013 survey by 1-800-DENTIST has found 91% of respondents ranked cleanliness as a reason why they would return to the same dentist for a follow-up appointment.
June 5, 2013
Is dentistry ready to get more personal?
By Kathy Kincade
While some practitioners take offense at the notion because they already provide personalized care, others contend that advances in genomics are making it possible to enhance patient care. Here's a look at some of the research projects fueling this transformation and what it means for dental professionals today.
June 5, 2013
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UCSF researchers explore oral health, kidney disease link
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Preliminary studies by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have begun to establish a connection between periodontal disease and kidney disease, according to an article on the university's website.
June 4, 2013
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