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Nontoxic benzocaine strip eases oral burn pain
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dissolvable oral strip has been developed to immediately relieve pain from burns caused by ingestion of hot foods and liquids, such as coffee, pizza, and soup.
October 22, 2012
New cold sore medicine uses 7.5% benzocaine
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Quadex Labs has introduced Viroxyn Professional Use, a single application cold sore product available exclusively through healthcare professionals.
October 22, 2012
OSAP: Holiday decor OK, but don't forgo infection prevention
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is reminding the oral healthcare community to play it safe with office decorations as the holiday season approaches.
October 22, 2012
Oral-B unveils new power toothbrush head
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral-B introduced the new Deep Sweep power brush head to dental professionals at the ADA 2012 Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition last week in San Francisco.
October 21, 2012
U.K. dentist told old magazines pose infection risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.K. dentist was told to get rid of old magazines in her waiting room because they posed an infection risk.
October 21, 2012
Appealing to patients' emotions improves hygiene compliance
By Rabia Mughal
SAN FRANCISCO - Dental patients are notoriously inattentive to oral hygiene instructions, but there is something hygienists can do to make them pay more attention, according to a presentation today at the ADA Annual Session: Appeal to their emotions.
October 17, 2012
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Survey: Many with diabetes unaware of oral health connection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A survey conducted on behalf of Colgate Total revealed a lack of awareness about the various health issues associated with diabetes.
October 16, 2012
Survey pinpoints why people don't floss
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists' Association recommends that people floss daily as part of their oral health routine, but studies have shown only about 1 in 5 do so.
October 16, 2012
Report: Prevention key to improving EU's oral health
By Rob Goszkowski
A new report from the Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe calls on the European Union (EU) to make oral health a higher priority amid spiraling costs and healthcare budgets squeezed by the economic recession.
October 15, 2012
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Dental Diaries: A new toothbrush
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
There is nothing like the feel of a new toothbrush. Even so, even dedicated dental professionals can forget to replace their toothbrushes every three to four months. We're only human, right?
October 14, 2012
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AGD offers candy tips for Halloween
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
With Halloween just around the corner and candy consumption is almost unavoidable as a result, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is offering recommendations on good and bad candy options.
October 14, 2012
SC legislator calls for routine dental office inspections
By Donna Domino
A South Carolina lawmaker says the state should consider routine inspections of dental offices, as is done in 15 other states. But another legislator who's also a dentist questions the need for such inspections, saying several state agencies already oversee the facilities and respond to complaints.
October 14, 2012
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