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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
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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
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
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