Periodontics: Page 91

Time to add fluoride varnish to your bag of tricks?

By Sandy Shapiro, RDH

Despite its many proven advantages to improving dental health, fluoride varnish is still not used regularly in many U.S. dental offices. But a number of recent product improvements could change all that.

November 1, 2012

After Sandy: Heed boil water alerts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is stressing how imperative it is that after superstorm Sandy people in the affected areas heed the alerts to prevent the spread of disease and infection.

October 31, 2012

ADA launches MouthHealthy.org mobile

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has launched a new version of its MouthHealthy.org website that is optimized for use on mobile devices and smartphones.

October 29, 2012

DANB certification nets dental assistants higher pay

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) 2012 Salary Survey reveals that dental assistants who have earned DANB certification receive a higher salary than noncertified dental assistants and demonstrate high employer loyalty.

October 29, 2012

ADA updates infection-control guide

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA's newly revised "ADA Practical Guide to Effective Infection Control" DVD and workbook is on sale now.

October 28, 2012

Dental floss can be used by prisoners to escape

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Prison authorities across the U.S. are facing a new challenge: dental floss.

October 28, 2012

Kan. Dental Board puts license renewal online

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Kansas Dental Board is now recommending all dentists and hygienists renew their licenses online.

October 28, 2012

Expert: Go green, but don't compromise patient safety

By Rabia Mughal

The trend of green practices is growing, but when it comes to infection control, patient safety takes priority over environmental concerns, according to a presentation by Mary Govoni, RDH, MBA, at the ADA Annual Session. She offers several tips to help dental offices make smart product choices.

October 25, 2012

Colgate ups toothpaste, toothbrush market share in Q3

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Despite a slight decrease in net sales, Colgate-Palmolive saw its share of the global toothpaste and toothbrush markets grow in the third quarter of 2012 (end-September 30).

October 24, 2012

More inmates sue over lack of dental floss

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Four inmates at the Palm Beach, FL, County Jail have filed civil lawsuits against the sheriff for not providing dental floss, which has led to "pain and suffering," according to a news story on WPTV.com.

October 24, 2012

Periodontist group highlights diabetes risks

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

November is American Diabetes Month, and the New Jersey Society of Periodontists (NJSP) is spreading awareness about the link between periodontal disease and diabetes.

October 24, 2012

Novel chewing gum eases motion sickness

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new prototype for medicated chewing gum has been developed for motion sickness that may offer many advantages over conventional oral solid dosage forms.

October 22, 2012

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