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NH reconsiders dental therapist legislation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New Hampshire is making another effort to establish a legally defined role for dental therapists, according to a report by New Hampshire Public Radio.
February 21, 2013
Colgate debuts prescription fluoride toothpaste
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals introduced Colgate PreviDent 5000 Booster Plus, a prescription-only fluoride therapy toothpaste, at this week's Chicago Midwinter Meeting.
February 21, 2013
Boys & Girls Clubs of America expands NCOHF partnership
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
National Children's Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF): America's ToothFairy and Boys & Girls Clubs of America have expanded their partnership, timing the announcement to coincide with National Children's Dental Health Month. The two organizations first began working together in 2010.
February 20, 2013
Kool Smiles partnership offers kids oral health education
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kool Smiles has partnered with the Institute for America's Health (IAH), a nonprofit youth health education organization, to launch a dental education program in recognition of Children's Dental Health Month. The program is designed for children in grades K-5 and includes free lesson plans and toothbrushes to teach students about good oral health.
February 20, 2013
Air Techniques launches new infection-control line
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Air Techniques has previewed its Monarch line of dental practice infection at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
February 19, 2013
Temple Univ. launches children's oral health initiative
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry has launched Project Engage, a $1.75 million initiative designed to improve children's access to oral healthcare.
February 19, 2013
Mouth rinse reduces plaque, gingivitis better than brushing alone
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Using a germ-killing mouth rinse in addition to regular toothbrushing can significantly reduce plaque and gingivitis compared with brushing alone, according to new research published in the January/February 2013 issue of General Dentistry.
February 18, 2013
Textbook series a guide to success for hygienists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Christine Hovliaras, RDH, MBA, CDE, a hygiene professional, has released a series of textbooks intended to educate dental hygiene students and dental hygiene professionals about career opportunities in the industry.
February 18, 2013
Ancient teeth bacteria reveal oral disease evolution
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DNA preserved in calcified bacteria on the teeth of ancient human skeletons has shed light on the health consequences of the evolving diet and behavior from the Stone Age to the present (Nature Genetics, February 17, 2013).
February 18, 2013
Survey finds slim link between obesity, periodontitis
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
TORONTO - The findings from a recent Canadian health survey did not reveal a significant association between obesity and periodontitis -- despite the fact that previous studies found at least a 35% increased risk for periodontitis among obese individuals.
February 14, 2013
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Dental hygienist among top 10 jobs for 2013
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental hygienist is among the top 10 paying jobs requiring an associate's degree in the U.S., according to data released by CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists.
February 13, 2013
Temple Univ. researchers to assess LANAP protocols
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Millennium Dental Technologies has completed initial LANAP (laser-assisted new attachment procedure) protocol clinical training and licensure by two periodontal disease researchers at Temple University.
February 13, 2013
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