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New dental floss trials reported
By Laird Harrison
Johnson & Johnson this month released studies suggesting that its new Reach Ultraclean floss removes more plaque than Glide and Oral-B floss. Johnson & Johnson is promoting the product's stretchiness and microgrooves.
April 15, 2009
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Study: Butler prophy less abrasive
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A recent University of Nebraska study has found that Butler Paste-Free Prophy is less abrasive on composite resin and enamel, and provides a higher-gloss finish than the paste products tested, according to Sunstar Americas, the makers of the paste.
April 14, 2009
Study: Self-ligating brackets reduce bacteria
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patients with self-ligating orthodontic brackets retain fewer bacteria in plaque than patients with elastomeric orthodontic brackets, according to a new study.
April 14, 2009
Mom's oral health can affect pregnancy, newborns
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Bacteria from a mother's mouth can be transmitted through the blood and amniotic fluid in the womb to her unborn child, resulting in premature delivery, a low birth-weight baby, premature onset of contractions, or infection of the newborn child, according to research presented at the recent Society for General Microbiology meeting.
April 14, 2009
Evidence lacking for extraction of primary canines
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The practice of extracting primary canine teeth to make way for adult canines that are erupting in the wrong place has no evidential basis, according to a study published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
April 14, 2009
Two-step zirconia implants debut at IDS 2009
By Carlheinz Swaczyna, DDS
Up to now, zirconia implants have been available only as single-step systems, which has limited their application. But at least five two-step zirconia implant systems were on display at the International Dental Show (IDS) in Germany, and all are expected to roll out this year.
April 14, 2009
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Former Penn dental chair gets $4 million for breach of contract
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has upheld a 2007 decision by a Philadelphia trial court that awarded Mark Helpin, D.M.D., $4 million for breach of contract.
April 13, 2009
Study: Obesity ups risk of periodontal disease
By Rabia Mughal
Obese patients are at increased risk for periodontal disease compared to patients of normal weight, according to a study presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research meeting.
April 13, 2009
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Color-changing strip a simple test for gum disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from Temple University say they have found that a simple color-changing oral strip can help detect gum disease in a patient more quickly and easily than traditional screening methods.
April 13, 2009
AMD launches soft-tissue diode laser
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Having gained FDA clearance for soft-tissue applications last month, AMD Lasers has now launched the Picasso diode laser to the U.S. dental industry.
April 13, 2009
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Astra Tech adds Atlantis 3D viewer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Astra Tech, a provider of dental implant products, has expanded its online Atlantis WebOrder system with the Atlantis 3D Viewer.
April 12, 2009
Patient sues dentist after developing oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Charleston, WV, dentist is being sued by a patient who claims he did not properly address lesions in her mouth that later turned into cancer, according to a news story in the West Virginia Record.
April 12, 2009
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