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Dental school accused of letting hygienists do too much

By Donna Domino

The Indiana University School of Dentistry has launched an internal review of its dental hygiene clinic after a visiting professor raised concerns about hygienists at the clinic allegedly diagnosing patients and doing treatment planning.

September 22, 2010

Canadian dental groups target public awareness

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Canadian Dental Association and Provincial Dental Associations have hired advertising agency DDB Canada in Vancouver to develop a national awareness campaign to help Canadians understand the relationship between regular dental exams and their overall health.

September 21, 2010

Taste genes may predict tooth decay

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Genetic variation in taste pathway genes may be associated with dental caries risk and/or protection, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research.

September 21, 2010

Ore. clinics get $200K for kids' oral health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

More than $200,000 in grants from the Oregon Community Foundation will help youngsters maintain their oral health in Douglas County, according to an article in the News-Review.

September 20, 2010

More research points to dangers of BPA

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Researchers have discovered that women, female monkeys, and female mice have major similarities when it comes to how bisphenol A (BPA) is metabolized, and they have renewed their call for governmental regulation when it comes to the estrogenlike chemical found in many everyday products.

September 20, 2010

U.S. periodontitis rates underestimated by 50%

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The number of adults in the U.S. suffering from periodontal disease appears to be significantly higher than previous research has indicated, according to a study published online in the Journal of Dental Research.

September 20, 2010

Ariz. clinic offers Botox for TMJ relief

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

AZ-TMJ, a clinic in Scottsdale, AZ, that focuses on the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, severe headaches, and sleep apnea, has developed a treatment using Botox to ease muscle cramping and clenching and grinding of teeth.

September 20, 2010

Oragenics signs new European distributor

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oragenics' line of oral care probiotics will be distributed in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg through Benelux Cosmetics, the companies announced.

September 20, 2010

Biotrol launches ultrasonic cleaner for dentistry

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biotrol International recently extended its line of infection control and preventive chemical products with Purit, the company's first ultrasonic cleaner for dentistry.

September 20, 2010

Dentists can help detect fetal alcohol disorders

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental practitioners are in a unique position to aid children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders because they often see patients on a more frequent basis than a physician.

September 20, 2010

Canadian lawsuits filed against denture adhesive makers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Canadian law firm has filed class-action lawsuits against GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturer of Poligrip, and Procter and Gamble, which makes Fixodent, alleging that the zinc in these denture adhesives can cause numerous health problems and that the manufacturers failed to properly warn consumers about these risks.

September 20, 2010

Unraveling the mysteries of glass ionomers

By Phillip L. Brown, DDS

What exactly are glass ionomers, and which indications are these unique restorative materials most appropriate for? You might be surprised at the answers.

September 20, 2010

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