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Mass. mulls advanced dental hygiene practitioner bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow dental hygienists to perform routine fillings and extractions and thus improve access to oral healthcare for low-income residents and underprivileged children.
March 10, 2013
Midlevel provider project loses in U.S. spending bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that will keep the federal government running through the end of September but that also blocks funding for a midlevel provider demonstration program.
March 10, 2013
Dos and don'ts for hygiene: The importance of recare
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Practices must reinforce the fact that maintaining excellent oral health is a continuing process throughout a patient's life. Recare appointments are the key to improving the overall oral health of your patients.
March 10, 2013
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FDA: Stop using 'latex-free' label on medical products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft recommendations to medical product manufacturers for providing consumers with accurate information about products that are not made with natural rubber latex.
March 7, 2013
Global study links tooth loss with cardio risks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Poor dental health, especially tooth loss, is associated with several established cardiovascular risk factors, including diabetes, smoking, blood pressure, and obesity, according to research being presented March 9 at the American College of Cardiology annual meeting in San Francisco.
March 7, 2013
UCLA dental school receives $5M gift
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Mick Dragoo, MSD, and his wife, Mary, have pledged a landmark gift of $5 million to the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry to establish the UCLA Mick and Mary Dragoo Periodontal and Implant Clinical Research and Patient Care Center.
March 7, 2013
Calif. city ranked No. 1 in dental flossing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Los Angeles was named the No. 1 city in the U.S. for flossing, with nearly 45% of survey respondents saying they floss at least once a day, according to a new survey commissioned by DenTek.
March 6, 2013
BU researcher: Treat perio disease to improve diabetes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Boston University (BU) researcher is hosting a discussion about how treating periodontal disease may improve diabetes outcomes on March 14 at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.
March 5, 2013
Counterfeit toothpaste draws $2M lawsuit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A woman is suing the retailer and importer behind the counterfeit Colgate-Palmolive toothpaste she purchased, which she claims gave her gastroenteritis, according to a report by Securing Industry.
March 5, 2013
Former toothpaste mogul behind Swiss CEO pay limits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Headline-grabbing news from Switzerland this week has its roots in a defunct toothpaste company.
March 4, 2013
The secret life of biofilms
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Bacteria flowing through medical devices form biofilms that then trap more bacteria, ultimately creating a net-like barrier that can clog water lines, tubes, and filters much more quickly than previously thought, according to a new study from Princeton University researchers.
March 4, 2013
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Survey of Medicaid EPSDT guidelines yields mixed results
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
A survey of state Medicaid early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment (EPSDT) guidelines shows there is a reasonable level of adherence across the U.S. to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommendations for infant and toddler oral health practices.
March 4, 2013
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