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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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Dental R.A.T. to be featured on TV show
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
How2Media, producers of the TV show "World's Greatest!...", has selected Dental R.A.T. to appear on the TV series.
October 11, 2012
Environment a bigger factor than genes in oral bacteria
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The makeup of bacteria in the oral cavity is driven more by environmental factors than genetics, according to a new long-term study of human twins by University of Colorado Boulder researchers.
October 11, 2012
Study IDs why hormone therapy is good for periodontitis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vitamin D appears to be a factor in the positive effects hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can have on periodontitis, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology.
October 11, 2012
Spectrometry helps predict perio disease progression
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Mass spectrometry presents a unique method for analyzing gingival crevicular fluidas a source of biomarkers for predicting periodontal disease progression, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontal Research.
October 11, 2012
CDA journal reviews diode laser curettage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
This month's issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association focuses on various topics including diode laser curettage for the treatment of periodontitis, the California Dental Association (CDA) announced.
October 10, 2012
Dental offices inconsistent in infection-control compliance
By Rabia Mughal
U.S. dental practices need to improve their compliance with and implementation of infection-control guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to a study in the current Journal of the American Dental Association.
October 10, 2012
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Judge stalls NY inmates' dental floss lawsuit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The group of inmates in a New York prison who filed a $500 million lawsuit for lack of access to dental floss must demonstrate that their case has a chance of succeeding before a judge will appoint them a lawyer, Press Connects reported.
October 9, 2012
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