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Xylitol/sorbitol gum + toothbrushing can reduce plaque

By Rabia Mughal

While the benefits of sugar-free gum for caries prevention have been well documented in the literature, a new study has found that sugar-free chewing gum used as an adjunct to toothbrushing may provide a small but significant reduction in plaque.

August 8, 2012

Perio disease more common in rheumatoid arthritis patients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Periodontal disease is four times more common among patients with rheumatoid arthritis than it is among their healthy peers, according to a small study published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

August 7, 2012

U.K. health groups urge color-coded nutrition labels

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The British Dental Health Foundation is supporting an initiative to color-code the front labeling of food products to help consumers make healthier food choices.

August 7, 2012

ADA responds to Pew report on dental therapists

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA reaffirmed its position that the midlevel dental provider model is not economically viable despite a new report by the Pew Center on the States which found that dental therapists could greatly improve access to care via school-based programs run by federally qualified health centers.

August 7, 2012

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Mine Tezal

By Donna Domino

The dental community is becoming increasingly aware of the link between chronic periodontitis and the risk of oral cancer and head and neck cancers. But more research is needed to better understand the etiology of these cancers and develop more effective treatments, according to Dr. Mine Tezal, a leading researcher in this field.

August 7, 2012

PerioChip available online for U.S. market

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dexcel Pharma Technologies' PerioChip for dental professionals is now available in the U.S. market through its new website.

August 6, 2012

Pew report: Dental therapists a plus for FQHCs

By Donna Domino

Dental therapists could dramatically improve access to care via school-based programs run by federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and increase the capacity of FQHCs to provide dental care to many more children, according to a new report by the Pew Center on the States.

August 6, 2012

ADA responds to midlevel provider report criticisms

By William R. Calnon, DDS

In response to criticism of the ADA's recently released studies on the economic viability of midlevel providers, ADA President Dr. William Calnon is calling on the dental community to move beyond its disagreement over workforce issues and work together to ensure optimal oral health for all.

August 6, 2012

Oragenics forms strategic partnership for S. America

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oragenics has entered into a new, three-year contract with Central Business USA that makes Central Business USA the exclusive distributor of Oragenics' oral care probiotics in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

August 5, 2012

Study questions benefits of 2 annual dental visits

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Having two annual dental cleanings does not reduce tooth loss in low-risk patients, but high-risk patients benefit from additional care, according to a study conducted on behalf of Interleukin Genetics.

August 5, 2012

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Tony Clough, Olympic dentist

By Rabia Mughal

Olympic fever is in the air as the 2012 summer games kicked off in London on July 27. We spoke with British dentist Dr. Tony Clough, who was instrumental in setting up the dental program for this year's games and also participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

August 5, 2012

Tom's of Maine reprises popular toothpaste

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Tom's of Maine is bringing back its Propolis & Myrrh Gingermint Baking Soda toothpaste due to popular demand.

August 1, 2012

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