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Interleukin Genetics' CEO resigns
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Interleukin Genetics announced that CEO Lewis Bender has resigned from his post and as a member of the board of directors, effective August 23, 2012, in order to pursue other business opportunities.
August 23, 2012
Moms' health, education affect teens' oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A mother's emotional health and education level during her child's earliest years influence oral health at age 14, according to a new study from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine.
August 22, 2012
Water Pik combines sonic toothbrush, water flosser
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Water Pik has introduced the Waterpik Complete Care, which bundles the company's Waterpik water flosser with the Sensonic Professional Plus toothbrush.
August 21, 2012
Study: Many bib clips harbor bacteria after disinfection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study has found that 20% to 30% of dental bib clips still harbor bacterial contaminants even after proper disinfection procedures.
August 21, 2012
Study: Good oral health may lower dementia risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Good oral hygiene practices are associated with a lower risk of developing dementia, according to a study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
August 20, 2012
Biomimetic capsules may help treat perio disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A potential new treatment for periodontal disease that involves controlled-release capsules is being unveiled this week at the American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition in Philadelphia.
August 19, 2012
Photodynamic therapy helps kill S. mutans
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Photodynamic therapy can "significantly kill" Streptococcus mutans in oral biofilms, according to a new study in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.
August 19, 2012
Study: Toothpaste chemical impairs muscle function
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Triclosan, an antibacterial chemical commonly used in toothpaste, mouthwash, hand soaps, and other personal care products, has been found to hinder muscle contractions at a cellular level, according to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
August 13, 2012
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Ad Council launches landmark kids' oral health campaign
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Ad Council is joining the Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives -- a coalition of more than 35 leading dental health organizations -- to teach parents, caregivers, and children about the importance of oral health.
August 13, 2012
Colgate asked to drop whitening toothpaste claims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus is recommending that Colgate-Palmolive discontinue certain marketing claims for its Optic White toothpaste, including "Same Whitening Ingredient as Strips."
August 13, 2012
Poor oral health can mean missed school, lower grades
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Poor oral health, dental disease, and tooth pain can put kids at a serious disadvantage in school, according to researchers from the Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California.
August 12, 2012
Flying dentists provide care to Australian Outback
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Outback Oral Treatment and Health dental program recently launched by Australia's Royal Flying Doctor Service is providing dental care to remote communities with unmet needs, especially to indigenous Australians.
August 12, 2012
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