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7 states endorse Gum Disease Awareness Week
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The governors of seven states are working to help educate the public about the dangers of periodontal disease.
April 10, 2012
AGD criticizes Kellogg dental therapist report
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has joined the ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry in voicing concerns over the latest report from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation supporting dental therapists.
April 10, 2012
PRGF helps protect cancer patients from BRONJ
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Plasma-rich growth factor (PRGF) can aid in the surgical management of cancer patients on bisphosphonate therapy who require a tooth extraction, according to a new study in Oral Oncology.
April 10, 2012
Ormco extends Damon system to lower arch
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Damon Clear oral appliance from Ormco is now available for orthodontic treatment of the lower arch.
April 10, 2012
Midmark announces 2012 sterilizer rebate program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Midmark has launched its "Beyond Sterilization" dental sterilizer rebate program.
April 10, 2012
Dentist helps cancer patients with treatment side effects
By Donna Domino
A Texas dentist specializing in oncology has seen his practice grow quickly, as cancer patients struggle with the side effects of chemo and radiation. Many dentists refuse to treat these patients because of the increased risk of osteonecrosis from radiation therapy or bisphosphonate use.
April 10, 2012
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Colgate told to discontinue some toothpaste claims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has recommended that Colgate-Palmolive modify or discontinue certain advertising claims for the company's Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste, including claims that the product works faster than Sensodyne.
April 9, 2012
ADA suggests 'recall bias' in x-ray, brain tumor study
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA issued the following responds to a study that found an association between frequent dental x-rays and an increased risk of developing meningioma.
April 9, 2012
Low-level laser therapy reduces oral mucositis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is an effective and well-tolerated intervention for cancer therapy-induced oral mucositis, according to a literature review in Current Opinion in Oncology.
April 9, 2012
ApneaRx gets FDA nod for sleep apnea
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the ApneaRx device from Apnea Sciences as a first line of treatment for less severe and noncompliant CPAP patients.
April 9, 2012
Dr. Fresh to market Angry Birds tooth foam
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Fresh has entered a new licensing agreement as the exclusive U.S. manufacturer and marketer of Angry Birds branded oral care products.
April 9, 2012
ADHA responds to questions about ADHP model
By Pam Quinones, RDH
In this response to Dr. Jay Friedman's recent Second Opinion piece, which raised questions about the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) advanced dental hygiene practitioner model, ADHA president Pam Quinones defends the model's goals and educational requirements.
April 9, 2012
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