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Blood testing for Okla. dentist's patients nears $700K
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The cost of blood tests for thousands of patients treated by a Tulsa, OK, oral surgeon who has been accused of potentially exposing his patients to blood-borne pathogens is nearing $700,000 and will likely go much higher, according to an Associated Press story.
April 30, 2013
Study: Chocolate compound hardens enamel better than fluoride
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Theobromine, an organic compound found in chocolate, remineralizes and hardens tooth enamel at a greater rate than fluoride, according to a new study in Caries Research.
April 30, 2013
Survey: Many Brits unaware of oral/systemic health link
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Most British people are unaware of the full impact of poor oral health, according to a survey conducted by the insurance provider Simplyhealth.
April 28, 2013
65 Okla. patients test positive for hepatitis C
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oklahoma health officials say 65 patients so far have tested positive for hepatitis C since their investigation began last month into a Tulsa oral surgeon's practice.
April 25, 2013
DenTek partners with W.Va. mobile dental unit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DenTek has partnered with a West Virginia mobile dental unit and donated 5,000 floss picks to elementary students in Jackson and Kanawha counties as part of its DenTek Smiles campaign.
April 25, 2013
Henry Schein supports OSAP campaign
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein Dental is joining the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) to extend their patient safety campaign.
April 24, 2013
Hepatitis C found in Irish who had dental work overseas
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Irish scientists have identified a number of hepatitis C cases among "health tourists" who had dental work or cosmetic surgery done overseas.
April 24, 2013
Kerr TotalCare launches new brand identity
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kerr TotalCare has unveiled a new corporate brand identity that will represent the company's full spectrum of dental hygiene products with the addition of the Kerr name.
April 23, 2013
Kaiser periodontal hygienists in Ore. may get the axe
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kaiser Permanente's vice president of dental services, Kenneth Wright, DMD, has announced his intent to eliminate periodontal hygienists within the Kaiser dental system in Oregon.
April 23, 2013
Wrigley grant funds New Zealand oral health program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Wrigley Company Foundation, in partnership with the New Zealand Dental Association, is sponsoring an $84,000 community service grant program to provide oral care to underserved communities in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
April 23, 2013
Study: Xylitol lozenges aid in caries prevention
By Rob Goszkowski
A secondary analysis of a three-year clinical trial comparing the caries-prevention effects of daily doses of xylitol lozenges to placebo lozenges revealed that xylitol has more robust caries-prevention abilities than the primary analysis suggested.
April 22, 2013
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Iodine mouthwash treats gingivitis, lowers cholesterol
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new iodine mouthwash was shown to be safe and effective at fighting gingivitis and lowering LDL cholesterol, according to clinical trial results to be presented this week at a meeting of the American Academy of Oral Medicine.
April 21, 2013
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