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CPC equal to CHX in reducing spatter bacteria

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colgate-Palmolive's Plax mouthwash was found to be equally as effective as chlorhexidine in reducing bacteria in oral spatter generated during ultrasonic scaling, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

March 31, 2010

Researchers tout 'silver bullet' for caries

By Donna Domino

Silver diamine fluoride is seen by some dental professionals as the most effective caries-arresting agent around. So why don't more dentists use it, and why doesn't it have FDA clearance?

March 31, 2010

Smile for a Lifetime and Ormco to offer free care to kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Smile for a Lifetime has signed an exclusive agreement with Ormco to help deliver pro bono orthodontic treatment services to underprivileged children throughout the U.S.

March 30, 2010

Esstech Web site features dental materials news and research

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Esstech has revamped its Web site to offer more dental-specific news and information about its products and research.

March 30, 2010

Jawbreakers wreak havoc on kids' teeth

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Understanding the erosive potential of jawbreakers and other sour hard candies can help hygienists better explain to pediatric patients the negative effects these popular treats can have on their teeth, according to a new study.

March 30, 2010

Time to give thumb suckers a break

By Jay W. Friedman, DDS, MPH

Despite few studies documenting the actual effects of prolonged thumb sucking on malocclusion, parents and dentists for years have been determined to curtail the habit with methods that can often be traumatic for children. What's all the fuss really about?

March 30, 2010