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Ga. college opens dental hygiene program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Savannah Technical College has unveiled its new dental hygiene clinic and educational facility after taking over the program last year from Armstrong Atlantic State University.
September 16, 2012
DrBicuspid.com Hygiene Insider
By Rabia Mughal
September 16, 2012
Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Pamela McClain, AAP president
By Kathy Kincade
In a candid interview with DrBicuspid.com, Dr. Pamela McClain -- outgoing president of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) -- shares her thoughts on the oral-systemic health link, the need for dental practitioners to spend more time on patient education, and how her background as a hygienist has benefited her as a dentist and periodontist.
September 16, 2012
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Feds sue Maine dentist on behalf of hygienists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against a Bath, ME, dentist for allegedly retaliating against two dental hygienists who alerted authorities to unsanitary conditions at the practice.
September 12, 2012
J&J to divest Reach toothpaste/floss brand?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Johnson & Johnson is reportedly looking for a buyer for its Reach brand of toothbrushes and dental floss, according to a Wall Street Journal article.
September 12, 2012
NYC bans large sugary drinks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The New York City Board of Health has approved a measure proposed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to ban the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, street carts, and movie theaters, according to a story in the New York Times.
September 12, 2012
Dental groups advocate for Hispanics' oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Hispanic Dental Association and Oral Health America, together with Crest and Oral-B, are convening in Washington, DC, today for a day of advocacy for oral health education among the U.S. Hispanic population.
September 11, 2012
Blocking enzyme reduces perio inflammation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry have found a way to prevent inflammation and bone loss surrounding the teeth by blocking a natural signaling pathway of the enzyme GSK3b.
September 11, 2012
Marine sponge bacteria shed light on biofilm formation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study of marine sponges could lead to an understanding of how to break up harmful bacterial biofilms, even on teeth.
September 9, 2012
AAP names new director
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
John M. Forbes, MBA, has been chosen as the new executive director of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP).
September 9, 2012
ADA teams with PopCap to battle 'zombies'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA and PopCap Games, a digital games creator, have launched a campaign encouraging good oral health among U.S. children and their parents during the Halloween season.
September 9, 2012
HIV/AIDS patients offer unique oral health challenges
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
With the large number of existing and new cases of HIV infection worldwide, there is a parallel need for dental practitioners and other healthcare practitioners to carefully treat oral and periodontal conditions unique to HIV/AIDS, according to an article in Periodontology 2000.
September 5, 2012
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