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New Calif. Medicaid cuts may affect kids' dental services
By Kathy Kincade
Faced with a severe budget crisis, California virtually eliminated adult Medicaid dental benefits two years ago. Now children's dental services are being threatened by a proposed 10% reduction in Medicaid reimbursement rates, approved October 27 by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
November 9, 2011
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Acupuncture can prevent radiation-induced xerostomia
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
When given alongside radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, acupuncture can reduce the side effect of xerostomia, according to findings from the first randomized controlled trial of acupuncture for the prevention of xerostomia.
November 9, 2011
XyliMelts help relieve dry mouth overnight
By Rabia Mughal
A self-adhering, slowly dissolving disk that releases xylitol, cellulose gum, and mint flavor is effective in relieving dry mouth during prolonged periods of sleep, according to a study in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.
November 9, 2011
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Study to examine hearing loss in dentists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A doctoral student at East Tennessee State University is conducting a study to examine hearing loss in dentists, according to an Associated Press story.
November 9, 2011
FDA tells retailers to stop selling tobacco to minors
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent warning letters to more than 1,200 retailers regarding violations relating to selling tobacco to minors.
November 9, 2011
Md. hygienist wins OSAP contest
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Judith Runser, RDH, of Annapolis, MD, has won the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) dental "Contagion" Contest.
November 9, 2011
AMD Lasers publishes surgical manuals for 161 procedures
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
AMD Lasers has published a set of surgical manuals for dentists, titled Diode Laser Soft Tissue Surgery for Laser Dentist: Volumes 1-3.
November 8, 2011
Perio disease resistance linked to fat cells
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The human body is better at fighting periodontal disease when fat cells -- which trigger inflammation -- disappear, according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology.
November 8, 2011
Xlear launches cinnamon toothpaste with xylitol
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Xlear has introduced an all-natural, cinnamon-flavored toothpaste that contains xylitol.
November 8, 2011
Retired dentist invents unique toothpaste for kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
It took him 10 years, but Howard Wright, DMD, an inventor and retired dentist, has finally achieved his goal of creating a toothpaste that changes color as you brush.
November 8, 2011
Dental Heroes: Operation Smile takes on the world
By Rob Goszkowski
Back in 1982, when William Magee, DDS, MD, accepted an invitation to go to the Philippines to help treat children with cleft palates and cleft lips, he had no intention of starting a charitable organization. But 30 years later, his Operation Smile has provided free care to more than 200,000 children worldwide.
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Crest Oral-B announce latest Pros in the Profession winner
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Donna Caminiti, RDH, of Springfield, IL, is the latest recipient of the Crest Oral-B Pros in the Profession award program.
November 7, 2011
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