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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
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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
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
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