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ADHA's meeting to celebrate 100 years of dental hygiene practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The early bird registration deadline of May 3 is nearing for the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) annual meeting, taking place June 19-25 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.

March 18, 2013

How does silver diamine fluoride stop dental caries?

By Kathy Kincade

Previous clinical studies have demonstrated that the topical application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is a cost-effective method for managing dental caries. Now a new study reveals the science behind SDF and its ability to arrest caries and reduce demineralization.

March 18, 2013

Human microbe study yields periodontitis insights

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have found the genetic code of bacteria, which could lead to treatments for periodontitis, according to a new study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

March 17, 2013

$4.1M grant will fund new salivary diagnostics center

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center is giving the Forsyth Institute a $4.1 million capital grant to fund the new Forsyth Center for Salivary Diagnostics.

March 17, 2013

Dos and don'ts for hygiene production: Reinvent your hygiene department

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

It is time for re-evaluation and restructuring of the hygiene department. A high percentage of the adult population has some form of periodontal disease. Therefore, the need for a strong hygiene program in your office is important.

March 17, 2013

Marty @ IDS 2013: Wrapping things up

By Dr. Marty Jablow

COLOGNE, Germany - The last two days of the 2013 International Dental Show (IDS) were once again filled with several interesting new products developed by up and coming companies from all over the world.

March 15, 2013

Marty @ IDS 2013: A parade of new products

By Dr. Marty Jablow

COLOGNE, Germany - It may have been snowing yesterday, but Dr. Marty Jablow was undaunted in his pursuit of all things new at the International Dental Show (IDS). Here he covers an array of product introductions, from Airfloss updates to next-generation impression materials, polishing powders, combination milling and cone-beam CT systems, and orthodontic and temporomandibular joint imaging.

March 14, 2013

FDA issues azithromycin warning

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that the antibiotic azithromycin can cause abnormal changes in the electrical activity of the heart that may lead to a potentially fatal irregular heart rhythm.

March 13, 2013

Marty @ IDS 2013: Intraoral scanners abound

By Dr. Marty Jablow

COLOGNE, Germany - Intraoral scanners are taking the 2013 International Dental Show (IDS) by storm, with a number of companies entering this market with smaller and faster products. And with music and libations abounding throughout the show halls, it is a reminder the IDS is unlike any other dental trade show in the world.

March 13, 2013

Free app guides kids' oral hygiene, eating habits

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

United Concordia has created a free, animated, mobile app called Chomper Chums that is designed to help children ages 4 to 11 develop healthy brushing, flossing, and rinsing habits.

March 12, 2013

Tom's of Maine creates 'goodness report'

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Tom's of Maine has created a new informational tool to help people learn about the company's relationship with ingredients, packaging, waste, water, energy, and community.

March 10, 2013

Judge says no to NYC soda ban

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A New York judge has stopped Mayor Michael Bloomberg's administration from banning the sale of large sugary drinks at New York City restaurants, just one day before the ban was to take effect.

March 10, 2013

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