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AAPD names new director of research and policy center
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has named Paul Casamassimo, DDS, as director of its Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center.
November 20, 2011
Dental antismoking campaign deemed a success
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A joint campaign by the Academy of General Dentistry and the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education showed that dental professionals helped smokers to stop, but also found that more therapeutic strategies are needed.
November 20, 2011
Texas woman accidentally burned during hygiene visit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Texas woman has been hospitalized for more than two weeks after a dental hygienist accidentally cleaned the patient's teeth with a chemical compound used to remove tartar and stains from dentures, according to a story in the Austin American-Statesman.
November 17, 2011
National Flossing Council debunks flossing research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In honor of National Flossing Day, November 25, the National Flossing Council has released a white paper debunking two studies that claim only professional flossing is effective.
November 17, 2011
Medidenta offers amalgam separator program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medidenta International is partnering with M.A.R.S. Bio-Med Processes to offer the Mars Liberty Boss amalgam separator, part of Medidenta's new amalgam separator program.
November 17, 2011
Global oral cancer rates to rise 63% by 2030
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organization, predicts that more than 790,000 people worldwide will be diagnosed with oral cancer by 2030, an increase of more than 63% compared with 2008.
November 17, 2011
Oral bacteria linked with pneumonia risk
By Rabia Mughal
Oral microbiota could play a role in identifying patients at risk for healthcare-associated pneumonia, according to a study presented at the recent Infectious Diseases Society of America annual meeting in Boston.
November 17, 2011
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Bisco to debut new pulpal protectant product
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Bisco Dental Products will launch a new class of internal flowable pulpal protectant materials known as resin modified calcium silicates at the upcoming Greater New York Dental Meeting in New York City.
November 16, 2011
DentaQuest funds oral health campaign
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Children's Oral Health Foundation is launching a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of oral health and promote healthy behaviors in the Washington, DC, metro area.
November 16, 2011
TheraBreath offers free bottles of mouth rinse
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
TheraBreath is giving away a free bottle of its new TheraBreath Plus oral rinse to all customers who place any online order more than $40 in the U.S. and Canada from November 14-21, 2011.
November 16, 2011
Conn. teeth-whitening businesses sue dental commission
By Rabia Mughal
A lawsuit was filed Wednesday against members of the Connecticut State Dental Commission on behalf of three businesses, claiming the commission illegally shut them down because they offered teeth-whitening services at lower prices than dental offices.
November 15, 2011
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Calif. dentists can now perform Botox
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
California dentists can now perform Botox and dermal filler procedures, the American Academy of Facial Esthetics announced.
November 15, 2011
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