Dental Specialties: Page 947

Mouth rinse causes stains?
By Robert Luhn
Crest's Pro-Health Rinse is a popular alternative to alcohol-based products. But is the rinse staining some peoples' teeth?
March 10, 2008
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Mandatory dental care for Ky. kids?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Kentucky bill would ban kids ages three to six from public school without a clean dental health bill, according to a news story on www.kentucky.com, the website of the Lexington Herald-Leader.
March 5, 2008
Complex implants? Use a computer!
By Laird Harrison
CAD programs can help surgeons plan their procedures precisely, saving patients time and suffering. "We're taking implant surgery out of the Stone Age" says one oral surgeon.
March 3, 2008
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FDA reports allergic reactions to denture cleansers
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters) March 3 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified dental healthcare professionals and the public of the risk of serious allergic reactions for users of denture cleansers.
March 2, 2008
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Full and partial scaling equally effective
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Confused about treating your patient's periodontal predicament with partial or full-mouth scaling? There is no significant difference in clinical outcome between the two, so dentists should let the patient's budget and convenience be the deciding factor, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontolgy.
February 28, 2008
Cosmetic dentistry's future looks shiny
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
America's increasing desire for Hollywood-perfect looks means that cosmetic and implant procedures will grow 15% in the next few years, the Millennium Research Group (MRG) predicts. By contrast, noncosmetic procedures will only grow by 5%, the marketing research group said.
February 27, 2008
Lead reported in imported crowns
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Forget amalgam and fluoride. Could lead be dentistry's new bogeyman? The ADA said today that it is investigating reports of potentially dangerous levels of the element in imported crowns.
February 27, 2008
Dentist criticized for selling supplements
By Laird Harrison
Some dentists sell supplements "customized" for each patient by Bioceutica. But does the company provide the right prescriptions?
February 26, 2008
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Dementia linked to tooth loss
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study reveals that the fewer the teeth a patient has, the more likely they'll suffer from dementia later in life. Patients with the fewest teeth are at the highest risk.
February 25, 2008
The 'Four Seasons' practice
By Dan Tynan
It's no longer enough to offer great dentistry. You've got to offer great customer service as well. Here's how a number of practices across the U.S. made the move.
February 24, 2008
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Yogurt may take the bite out of gum disease
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters) Jan. 21 Regularly eating yogurt and other foods with lactic acid may be good for your mouth, Japanese researchers report.
February 20, 2008
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Are supplements endangering your patients?
By Laird Harrison
Patients are treating themselves with more and more herbs, vitamins, and minerals, unaware that these substances can complicate dental procedures.
February 19, 2008
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