Periodontics: Page 99

Study examines perio disease disparities across U.S.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A study to be published in the September-October issue of Public Health Reports explores the disparities in periodontal disease among U.S. adults along age, sex, racial/ethnic, and socioeconomic lines over a 10-year period.
August 27, 2012
Iowa mulls new functions for dental hygienists, assistants
By Rabia Mughal
Dental assistants and hygienists in Iowa may be allowed to perform five additional functions -- including placing amalgam and composite fillings and stainless steel crowns -- under a proposal from the Iowa Dental Association being considered by the state dental board.
August 27, 2012
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Sensor detects glucose in saliva for diabetes testing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. researchers have created a new type of biosensor that can detect minute concentrations of glucose in saliva, tears, and urine, and might be manufactured at low cost because it does not require many processing steps to produce.
August 26, 2012
DC Int'l launches redesigned soft-tissue laser
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DC International is now offering the DCLase, a redesigned version of the company's Einstein DL dental laser.
August 26, 2012
Walmart grant supports kids' oral hygiene education in NY
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A $25,000 Walmart Foundation State Giving Program grant is proving oral care to thousands of children at the North Country Children's Clinic in Watertown, NY, the Watertown Daily Times reported.
August 23, 2012
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
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