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Heraeus messaging emphasizes support for labs, dentists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Going forward, Heraeus Kulzer's communications with dental professionals will emphasize the message "Giving a Hand to Oral Health," conveying its support for dental practices and laboratories.
March 28, 2013
7,000 patients warned of possible hepatitis, HIV exposure
By Donna Domino
Thousands of Oklahoma dental patients may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV in a Tulsa oral surgeon's practice. State investigators found several infection control violations -- including rusty instruments and lax sterilization procedures.
March 28, 2013
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Oral microbes differ between smokers, nonsmokers
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
Smokers have a richer population of microbes associated with periodontal disease than nonsmokers, according to research conducted at Ohio State University and presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research meeting in Seattle.
March 28, 2013
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Prairie State dental hygiene program gains accreditation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The dental hygiene program at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, IL, has been granted the accreditation status of "approval without reporting requirements" by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
March 27, 2013
Heraeus Kulzer launches online Smile Store
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Heraeus Kulzer has launched the Venus Smile Store, allowing dental practices to sell the company's Venus whitening and oral care products to patients online.
March 27, 2013
Maine bill would license midlevel providers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Maine House Speaker Mark Eves has sponsored a bill designed to address the state's dentist shortage with midlevel providers, according to an article in the Boston Globe.
March 26, 2013
Perio treatment lowers medical costs for pregnancy, arthritis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Annual medical costs are lower by nearly $4,000 for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis and $2,400 for pregnant women when treated for periodontal disease, according to the latest findings from an oral health study by United Concordia and Highmark.
March 26, 2013
Air Techniques, Biolase partner with OSAP
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has two new "Super Sponsorship" partners in Air Techniques and Biolase.
March 26, 2013
Treating perio disease reduces ER, hospital visits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Results of a three-year Cigna dental study, presented at the International Association for Dental Research conference in Seattle, support the association between treated periodontal disease and reduced hospital admissions and emergency room (ER) visits, as well as lower medical costs.
March 25, 2013
O'Hehir University offers oral health bachelor's degree
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
O'Hehir University, an online educational institution, has launched a program for hygienists with a certificate or associate's degree to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in oral health.
March 25, 2013
DrBicuspid.com Hygiene Insider
By Kathy Kincade
March 25, 2013
Oral health grant to help Hawaiian mothers, kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A $100,000 grant has been awarded to an oral health program on Maui to help native Hawaiian mothers and children.
March 24, 2013
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