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Electric toothbrushing does not prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 11 - Electric toothbrushing as part of standard oral care does not reduce the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), results of a study indicate.

September 10, 2009

Merck lawsuit over Fosamax ends in mistrial

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters), Sep 11 - A lawsuit alleging that Merck & Co.'s osteoporosis drug Fosamax caused jaw damage ended in a mistrial on Friday.

September 10, 2009

Survey exposes gaps in U.S. understanding of good oral health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

While a majority of Americans rate their children's oral health as "excellent," clear gaps exist in their understanding of basic oral health procedures and actual behavior, according to the findings of a new survey.

September 10, 2009

Ask Marty: What is the best device for shade selection for composites and crowns?

By Dr. Marty Jablow

A: Picking the correct shade of a restoration can be one of the more difficult things a dentist does. But a number of different techniques and tools are available to help you get the shade right.

September 9, 2009

Global dental equipment market to hit $26 billion by 2014

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The global dental equipment and consumables market is estimated to reach $26 billion by 2014, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%, according to a new report from Reportlinker.

September 9, 2009

Whitening strips are safe and effective in patients with dry mouth

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 10 - Patients with medication-induced xerostomia can safely use 10% hydrogen peroxide whitening strips, researchers report in Gerontology.

September 9, 2009

U.K. hygienists may be allowed to supply meds

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Hygienists and dental therapists would be allowed to administer prescription medicines under a proposal being considered by the U.K. government.

September 9, 2009

Komet offers 6-instrument set of abutment cutters

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Komet USA's titanium abutments cutters are now available in a six-instrument starter kit, the company announced.

September 9, 2009

Kool Smiles partners with Md. governor to help kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kool Smiles is partnering with Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, the Deamonte Driver Dental Project, and other network dental providers to promote Governor O'Malley's Healthy Smiles Tour, a new statewide initiative designed to promote positive oral health and hygiene among Maryland's children.

September 9, 2009

PerioPal offers unlimited licensing policy for software

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

PerioPal is now offering a single server, unlimited licensing model for its periodontal charting software.

September 9, 2009

Periodontitis a risk factor for head and neck cancer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Chronic periodontitis is an independent risk factor for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, according to a study to be published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

September 8, 2009

Kids' dentistry included in latest U.S. health bill

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The latest version of healthcare reform legislation to come out of the U.S. Congress includes dental coverage for all children, according to the Children's Dental Health Project (CDHP).

September 8, 2009

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