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Eco-friendly toothbrushes clean mouths, reduce landfill
By Rabia Mughal
Two companies have recently launched eco-friendly toothbrushes in an attempt to reduce the amount of plastic sent to the landfills via disposable plastic toothbrushes. The Eco-Dentistry Association calls it an exciting trend.
November 25, 2012
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Perio health worse in moms with preterm babies
By Rabia Mughal
A new study has found that periodontal disease was more severe and a periodontitis diagnosis more frequent in mothers with preterm or low-birth-weight babies versus those who had full-term, normal-weight infants. However, tthe placental inflammatory infiltrate and bacterial profile of both groups were not different.
November 18, 2012
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Regular perio treatment can lower Rx costs for diabetes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New findings from an oral health study conducted this year by United Concordia Dental and Highmark show pharmacy costs can average $1,477 lower per year for diabetes patients with periodontitis who receive at least seven treatments annually for the disease.
November 14, 2012
Study compares spatter reduction of Isolite, dental dam
By Rob Goszkowski
Cold season is here, so what's the best way to protect yourself and your staff from spatter produced while preparing teeth? Researchers found the Isolite system and a dental dam used with a high-volume evacuation to be effective, with a few subtle differences.
November 13, 2012
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Dental flosser turns 40, Plackers to give away $40K
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The disposable dental flosser turns 40 this year, and Plackers is running the Plackers 40th Anniversary Match and Win Game with a grand prize of $40,000 to mark the occasion.
November 13, 2012
Mydent offers Defend spore-testing service
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Mydent International has introduced its new Defend mail-in spore-testing service, available for steam, chemical vapor, dry heat, and ethylene oxide sterilizers.
November 12, 2012
Bite Block Baggies reduce cross-contamination risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Flow Dental has introduced Bite Block Baggies, which are designed to help reduce the risk of cross-contamination and the need for excessive autoclaving.
November 12, 2012
DrBicuspid.com Hygiene Insider
By Rabia Mughal
November 11, 2012
APHA study: Dental therapists improve access to care
By Donna Domino
Dental therapists provide quality care while improving access to care in a cost-effective way, according to a literature review presented at the recent American Public Health Association (APHA) annual meeting. And their participation in school-based programs has been linked to declines in the rate of caries in several countries.
November 8, 2012
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Calif. voters reject soda tax
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Voters in the Bay Area city of Richmond, CA, overwhelmingly rejected a proposed tax yesterday that would have made the city the first in the U.S. to tax businesses that sell sodas and other sugary drinks.
November 6, 2012
'Going green' has cost and care advantages for dentistry
By Donna Domino
"Going green" is not only environmentally friendly, it's also economically savvy for dental practices, according to a presentation at the recent ADA Annual Session. Adopting eco-friendly practices can save dentists thousands of dollars a year, in addition to preserving natural resources.
November 6, 2012
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Dux raises $7,500 from breast cancer campaign
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dux Dental's fourth annual Bib-Eze for Boob-Eze campaign has yielded a donation of $7,500 to Mammograms In Action, a nonprofit breast cancer organization.
November 1, 2012
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