Rabia Mughal[email protected]WhiteningDental Heroes: A conversation with Dr. Grant McGannGrant McGann, DDS, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, has volunteered hundreds of hours performing reconstructive surgeries for patients with facial deformities and other conditions through Fresh Start, a San Diego-based charity.February 1, 2012Hygiene ToolsOrnidazole enhances chronic periodontitis treatmentUsing ornidazole in conjunction with scaling and root planing achieves significantly better clinical results in treating moderate to advanced chronic periodontitis than periodontal treatment alone, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology.January 29, 2012WhiteningDrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry InsiderJanuary 25, 2012Invisible AlignersClearCorrect targets people in need with new projectClearCorrect has launched a new project that is far outside its core business of manufacturing and marketing clear aligners. The company's new Phase Out initiative aims to fund causes impacting the lives of people in need. First up: unsafe drinking water in developing nations.January 16, 2012PeriodonticsNew toothpaste substitutes cocoa extract for fluorideCan chocolate actually be good for your teeth? A New Orleans start-up has leveraged 30 years of research to create a toothpaste that eliminates the need for fluoride by using a naturally occurring compound found in cocoa that also strengthens tooth enamel.January 10, 2012AntibioticsDentists not following antibiotic prescribing guidelinesThe antibiotic prescribing practices of dentists for odontogenic infections in children do not appear to be in line with recommended professional guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the ADA, according to a survey in the January Journal of the American Dental Association.January 5, 2012Invisible AlignersAppliance design affects how patients are perceivedWhat type of orthodontic appliance a young adult patient chooses to wear can influence judgments others make about the personal characteristics of the individual, according to a study in the European Journal of Orthodontics.December 7, 2011AntibioticsAntibiotics useful adjuncts in periodontitis treatmentUsing a combination of amoxicillin and metronidazole as an adjunct to full-mouth scaling and root planing during the treatment of generalized, aggressive periodontitis is safe and effective, according to a meta-analysis in the Journal of Periodontology.December 4, 2011WhiteningDrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry InsiderNovember 30, 2011Oral BacteriaOral bacteria linked with pneumonia riskOral microbiota could play a role in identifying patients at risk for healthcare-associated pneumonia, according to a study presented at the recent Infectious Diseases Society of America annual meeting in Boston.November 17, 2011Previous PagePage 12 of 34Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of recording employees in bathroomA dentist accused of hiding a secret recording device in a staff bathroom was arraigned on August 20.PediatricsEarly caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fedPractice SalesDistinguishing personal vs. enterprise goodwill in dental practice valuationsLegal IssuesNew details emerge in dentist’s fatal hit-and-run casePediatricsAmino acid may fight caries better than fluoride
