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AAAS 2021: OSU professor shares oral microbiome facts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A professor of periodontology at Ohio State University (OSU) gave the scientific community an update on the relationship between oral and overall health at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting, being held February 8-11.

February 9, 2021

FDA OKs 1st sleep apnea device used when awake

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized marketing of the first prescription-only sleep apnea device that people use while awake.

February 9, 2021

Pop Sonic donates 50K toothbrushes to America's ToothFairy

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Pop Sonic said it has donated 50,000 bamboo toothbrushes to nonprofit organization America's ToothFairy.

February 9, 2021

Is it time to talk to gum disease patients who donate blood?

By Melissa Busch

People who have periodontitis and give blood may be at risk of contaminating donations with bacteria, making transfusion patients more vulnerable to hospital infections, according to a study published on February 2 in Blood Transfusion.

February 9, 2021

Colgate debuts Hum line for kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colgate-Palmolive is adding to its Hum smart toothbrush line with the addition of Hum Kids, an app and toothbrush that help children learn proper oral care habits and get excited about brushing their teeth.

February 8, 2021

ADA kicks off Give Kids A Smile program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has launched its 2021 Give Kids A Smile program, virtually kicking off more than 1,500 events across the U.S. that provide free dental healthcare to thousands of underserved children.

February 8, 2021

Dental care is kids' No. 1 unmet health need during pandemic

By Theresa Pablos

Dental care topped the list of children's unmet healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published on February 6 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. That risk was even higher for children whose parents lost a job or income.

February 8, 2021

Flossing, toothbrushing plummet during pandemic

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

More than 1 in 5 people said they're flossing and brushing their teeth less often during the COVID-19 pandemic in a new survey from the American Association of Endodontists.

February 7, 2021

SprintRay, Bego join forces on 3D printing

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SprintRay and Bego are partnering so that Bego's VarseoSmile Crown plus and VarseoSmile Temp 3D printing materials will become available for use with the SprintRay Pro 3D printer.

February 7, 2021

Align unveils iTero Element Plus series

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Align Technology has debuted its iTero Element Plus series, which has all the capabilities of other iTero Element products along with faster processing time and advanced visualization abilities, the firm said.

February 7, 2021

Zimmer Biomet to spin off dental, spine businesses

By Kate Madden Yee

Zimmer Biomet announced that it plans to spin off its dental and spine businesses into a new company as it plans to focus on its musculoskeletal healthcare business going forward. The deal should be completed in mid-2021.

February 4, 2021

Gum disease linked to severe COVID-19 complications -- including death

By Melissa Busch

Periodontitis may be a risk factor for COVID-19, and it may make patients vulnerable to severe complications, including death, according to a study published on February 1 in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

February 4, 2021

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