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Dentist to donate whitening-kit proceeds to Haiti
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A North Carolina dentist is taking a unique approach to helping the victims of the Haiti earthquake. Through the end of February, Angie Rhodes, D.D.S., of Chocowinity will donate 100% of the proceeds from sales of tooth-whitening kits to the American Red Cross for Haiti relief efforts, according to a story in the Washington Daily News.
January 20, 2010
New dental gel cleans pet's teeth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Nebraska dentist has helped create a dental gel that can be used to clean pet's teeth, according to a news story by KETV. The product, part of the Petrodex dental line, kills bacteria instantly, the inventors claim.
January 20, 2010
Patterson named sole U.S. distributor for ProDrive
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Effective January 20, Patterson Dental became the sole national distributor of the ProDrive System, a handpiece upgrade, ProDrive Systems announced. Patterson already has an exclusive agreement to distribute ProDrive products in Canada.
January 20, 2010
Oxidized implants found better for immediate load
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Immediate loading of implant-supported mandibular overdentures was more successful when the implants had oxidized surfaces than when they had machined surfaces in a study reported in the International Journal of Prosthodontics.
January 20, 2010
Oral health lacking in patients with severe mental illness
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
A new meta-analysis reveals a 61% lifetime prevalence of suboptimal oral health among people with serious mental illness, lending further weight to the need for dental and mental healthcare providers to coordinate efforts.
January 20, 2010
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Amount of fluoride in toothpaste key to preventing caries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Parents should use toothpastes that contain fluoride with a minimum concentration of 1,000 parts per million (ppm) to prevent tooth decay in their children, according to a study conducted by the Cochrane Oral Health Group Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews .
January 19, 2010
Black raspberries fuel new oral cancer drug
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Regulatory Affairs Associates (RAA) has signed a contract with Ohio State University to manufacture clinical supplies for a new drug designed to prevent oral cancer. The topical gel formulation uses anthocyanins obtained from black raspberries as the active component. Anthocyanins are promising cancer-preventing agents due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
January 19, 2010
Study: Swedish adolescents have poor oral hygiene
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Seven out of eight adolescents in Sweden have unacceptable oral hygiene, increasing the risk of future dental problems, according to a new study from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg (Swedish Dental Journal.
January 18, 2010
New program aims to assist female denture wearers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Procter & Gamble's Fixodent has launched a online network targeted at female denture wearers to give them a team of experts to confide in and boost their self-confidence. The Fixodent Circle of Confidence provides new denture wearers expert tips and answers to a variety of questions, such as "How will dentures affect the way I eat?" and "What beauty products will help me best accentuate my new smile?"
January 18, 2010
NH dentists want MDs' help
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Pediatricians should offer more dental services and communities should fluoridate their water, the New Hampshire Dental Society is arguing in a new report, according to the Boston Globe.
January 18, 2010
ClearCorrect offers Yankee Dental promotion
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
ClearCorrect will be running a special promotion at the Yankee Dental conference (January 28-30) in which newly registered ClearCorrect dentists receive 50% off their first case after attending a full-day, CE-accredited workshop February 13 at The Marriott Courtyard Boston Logan Airport.
January 18, 2010
Lap exam with crying boy
from Ben Taylor via Laird. Contact before using.
January 18, 2010
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