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ADHA responds to ADA MLP reports

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) is questioning the methodology used in the ADA's midlevel provider (MLP) economic viability reports, contending that the reports excluded key information and do not accurately reflect the MLP models being proposed in some states.

July 30, 2012

New Dental Choice expands access to orthodontics

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

New Dental Choice, a nationwide discount dental program by First Dental Health, is working to make orthodontics affordable for people with and without dental insurance, the company announced.

July 30, 2012

Gum chewing associated with higher salivary flow

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Frequent gum chewing is associated with higher salivary flow rates and lower caries severity, according to a study in Caries Research.

July 30, 2012

Is NYU dental school going 'amalgam-free'?

By Rob Goszkowski

Dental students at New York University (NYU) were alarmed by a letter they received in July that appeared to indicate the school would be implementing an "amalgam-free" policy. In reality, the new policy only installs alternative restorative materials as the school's default.

July 30, 2012

Dental Quality Alliance seeking proposals for study

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dental Quality Alliance is seeking project proposals from researchers in order to validate performance measures on pediatric oral health.

July 30, 2012

ADA MLP report raises important questions

By John C. Comisi, DDS, MAGD

Dr. John Comisi, an ADA member and a practicing dentist for nearly 30 years, believes the association's new report on the economic viability of midlevel providers (MLPs) should be applauded for spotlighting issues related to the business of dentistry in the current economic climate.

July 29, 2012

High fluoride exposure may hurt kids' neurodevelopment

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

High fluoride exposure in drinking water may negatively affect children's neurodevelopment, according to a study by Harvard University researchers.

July 29, 2012

HydraBrush releases new power toothbrush

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

HydraBrush has released its second-generation power toothbrush, the 30 Second Smile Platinum.

July 29, 2012

Plackers introduces floss for 'tight teeth'

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Plackers has released GentleSlide flossers for cleaning between closely spaced teeth.

July 29, 2012

U.K. dentists warned about stem cell scheme

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentists in the U.K. are being warned about accepting money for recommending stem cell harvesting to their patients.

July 29, 2012

Researchers create comprehensive smile database

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

What happens to your face when you smile spontaneously, and how does that affect how old you look? Computer scientists from the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Science recorded the smiles of hundreds of visitors to the NEMO science centre in Amsterdam, thus creating the most comprehensive smile database ever.

July 29, 2012

Is ATP production more caries-relevant than MS?

By Rob Goszkowski

A recent study in the Journal of the American Dental Association comparing risk assessment techniques for early childhood caries found a mutans streptococci (MS) culture to be the most effective. But is a newer method more effective?

July 29, 2012

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