Periodontics: Page 76

Study questions need to replace toothbrush after illness
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Do toothbrushes need to be replaced after you suffer from a cold, the flu, or a bout of strep throat?
May 4, 2013
Nutrition plays key role in oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A strong connection exists between the food people eat and their oral health, according to an updated position paper from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
May 2, 2013
Okla. infection-control case may include teens
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs is currently working with the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority to identify juveniles who were patients of W. Scott Harrington, DMD, while at the L.E. Rader facility and Juvenile Services group homes.
May 2, 2013
Oragenics unveils new dental websites
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oragenics has launched two new websites, one for dental professionals and the other for consumers.
May 2, 2013
Why practice doesn't always make perfect
By Monica Spannbauer, RDH, MBA
Despite her grandmother's well-heeled advice, dental professional Monica Spannbauer recently came to the realization that changing habits sometimes means being open to alternative ideas. The same can be said when working to improve patient compliance with oral hygiene practices.
May 2, 2013
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AAP/EFP reports confirm perio-systemic link
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), in collaboration with the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), has published a series of consensus reports that analyze the scientific evidence linking periodontitis to other systemic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
April 30, 2013
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
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