Rabia Mughal[email protected]PeriodonticsXylitol/sorbitol gum + toothbrushing can reduce plaqueWhile the benefits of sugar-free gum for caries prevention have been well documented in the literature, a new study has found that sugar-free chewing gum used as an adjunct to toothbrushing may provide a small but significant reduction in plaque.August 8, 2012PeriodonticsLeaders in Dentistry: Dr. Tony Clough, Olympic dentistOlympic fever is in the air as the 2012 summer games kicked off in London on July 27. We spoke with British dentist Dr. Tony Clough, who was instrumental in setting up the dental program for this year's games and also participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.August 5, 2012WhiteningAriz. updates rules for dentists and BotoxDentists in Arizona can administer Botox and dermal fillers as long as it is part of a dental treatment plan, according to a Substantive Policy Statement update issued in June by the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners. But what about the associated aesthetic effects?July 31, 2012PeriodonticsDrBicuspid.com Hygiene InsiderJuly 29, 2012WhiteningDo composite materials change color after polymerization?A new study that examined the color stability of 10 resin-based restorative materials has found that clinically relevant color changes occurred immediately after polymerization, but after one month the color changes were negligible.July 25, 2012WhiteningLight activation ups tooth sensitivity during bleachingLight activation increases the risk of tooth sensitivity during in-office bleaching and also may not improve the bleaching effect, according to a new study published in the August issue of the Journal of Dentistry.July 17, 2012WhiteningWhite-spot lesions may reflect badly on orthodontistsWhite-spot lesions are a common complication of orthodontic treatment, and their presence can result in a negative perception of the treating orthodontist by the patient's general dentist, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.July 11, 2012PeriodonticsStandardized terminology needed for perio diagnosesA new study in the Journal of Periodontology has added clinical support to recent publications suggesting a need for standardized terminology when diagnosing periodontitis to improve treatment outcomes.July 10, 2012WhiteningDrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry InsiderJuly 4, 2012AntibioticsIADR studies address antibiotic use for perio treatmentWhat are the effects of different dosages and duration of adjunctive antibiotic therapy in the treatment of periodontal disease, and how does this therapy impact final outcomes? These questions were the focus of multiple oral sessions at the recent International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting in Brazil.July 2, 2012Previous PagePage 8 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
