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UltraSeal XT plus sealant is BPA-free
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Another dental products supplier wants the dental community to be aware that its sealants do not contain bisphenol A (BPA).
September 19, 2010
Are some toothbrushes too hard?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Manual toothbrushes with hard bristles may remove plaque better than those with soft bristles but may also cause more soft-tissue trauma, according to researchers from Witten/Herdecke University and Heinrich-Heine University.
September 16, 2010
Mo. dental practice gives young hero free care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dental practice in Missouri performed a free root canal on a 10-year-old boy who tried to save his mother's car from rolling into traffic when she fell ill.
September 16, 2010
Calif. dentist aims to end illiteracy in his city
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Northern California dentist is working to end adult illiteracy in his city in honor of his late father, according to an article in the Mercury News.
September 16, 2010
GC America touts BPA-free glass ionomers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
GC America confirmed that its dental glass ionomer sealants sold in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America do not contain bisphenol A (BPA) or bisphenol A glycidyl methacrylate (bis-GMA) as ingredients and that its sealants are not resin sealants.
September 16, 2010
Maine dental hygiene program to get upgraded clinic
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Maine System Board of Trustees has approved a $3 million renovation plan for the University College of Bangor Dental Hygiene Clinic, according to a story in the Bangor Daily News.
September 16, 2010
Texas considers drastic cuts to kids' dental programs
By Donna Domino
Texas legislators are considering a range of cuts to children's dental programs as they grapple with a $9.9 billion budget deficit, and the Children's Health Insurance Program could be on the chopping block.
September 16, 2010
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Study: No link between asthma and caries in kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
There is no apparent link between asthma and tooth decay, according to a study published in the current issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.
September 16, 2010
CDC releases new statistics on U.S. water fluoridation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Some 72% of the U.S. population -- 196 million people -- are on fluoridated public water systems, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
September 16, 2010
Fluorescent dye aids in ortho adhesive removal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Adding a small amount of fluorescent dye to orthodontic adhesive can make removing the adhesive that often remains after debonding much easier, according to a study in the European Journal of Orthodontics.
September 15, 2010
Soft drinks bad for enamel under ortho brackets
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Soft drinks can have adverse effects on enamel beneath orthodontic brackets, including enamel erosion, loss of adhesive, and microleakage, according to a study in the European Journal of Orthodontics.
September 15, 2010
Irish dental directive raises concerns
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentists in Ireland's public health clinics have been ordered not to place fillings in carious primary teeth of otherwise healthy children, according to an article in Irish Health.
September 15, 2010
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