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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
Study: Oral spray relieves drug-induced xerostomia
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Spanish researchers have confirmed the effectiveness of a spray containing 1% malic acid, which improves xerostomia caused by antidepressant drugs, according to a study in Depression and Anxiety.
April 17, 2013
More than 60 Okla. patients test positive for hepatitis, HIV
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oklahoma health officials say more than 60 patients have tested positive for hepatitis and HIV since their investigation began last month into a Tulsa oral surgeon's practice.
April 17, 2013
Tom's of Maine gives dental 10 clinics $10K
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Tom's of Maine is awarding $10,000 each to 10 dental clinics as part of the company's Be a Tooth Fairy Hero initiative.
April 17, 2013
Pa. dental association reveals kids' poster contest winners
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A $500 prize will be awarded to Mason Gray, a third-grade student at Linglestown Elementary in Dauphin County, for winning first place in the Pennsylvania Dental Association 2013 National Children's Dental Health Month statewide poster contest.
April 17, 2013
Delta Dental funds Minn. oral health study
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation has awarded $300,000 to the state health department to create a data system that will provide information about oral health trends.
April 17, 2013
Ariz. dental clinic may have exposed patients to hepatitis, HIV
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Pima County Health Department in Arizona is contacting 174 dental patients who were seen at the T Dental Clinic between January and July 2010, because they may have been exposed to blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis or HIV.
April 16, 2013
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