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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

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

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

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