Rabia Mughal[email protected]PeriodonticsPsoriasis patients not at higher risk for perio diseaseRecent studies examining the link between psoriasis and oral health have suggested there is a connection. But a new study in the Journal of Periodontology found no difference in the experience or risk of dental caries and periodontitis between those with or without psoriasis.June 26, 2012WhiteningStudy: Bleaching does not damage enamel surfaceThe effect of bleaching on tooth enamel has been widely studied and reported, but not the quantification of mineral loss in vivo. Now a study in this month's Journal of the American Dental Association has found that bleaching gels do not alter calcium and phosphorus concentrations on the enamel surface.June 14, 2012PeriodonticsAre your countertops as clean as you think?A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association that measured the long-term effect of six spray disinfectants on nine common types of dental office surfaces found that Birex SE had better blood removal scores across time than other tested products.June 10, 2012Dental AssistantVa. board: Dental assistants can't use high-speed toolsA proposal in Virginia to allow dental assistant IIs to use high-speed instruments has been turned down by the state dental board following heated debate in the dental community over concerns of patient safety.June 7, 2012PeriodonticsDrBicuspid.com Hygiene InsiderJune 3, 2012WhiteningStudy IDs 'quantifiable parameters' for aesthetic dentistryA team of German researchers has identified seven quantifiable parameters that can be used for the assessment of dentofacial aesthetics, according to a literature review in the Journal of the American Dental Association that looked at how aesthetics can be evaluated in restorative dentistry.May 31, 2012Hygiene ToolsStudy: No clinical advantage of lasers for perio maintenanceAdjunctive use of an Nd:YAG laser does not enhance periodontal maintenance care programs compared to scaling and root planing alone, according to a study to be presented at the International Association for Dental Research annual meeting next month in Brazil.May 22, 2012WhiteningAMA: FTC is infringing NC dental board powerThe America Medical Association (AMA) filed a legal brief May 17 challenging the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) antitrust enforcement action against the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners.May 17, 2012WhiteningLeaders in Dentistry: Dr. John SullivanThe ongoing recession, offering teeth whitening in malls and salons, and administering Botox: John Sullivan, DDS, immediate past president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, shares his thoughts on these and other issues related to cosmetic dentistry.May 16, 2012WhiteningAt-home bleaching effective on coffee, cigarette stainsAt-home bleaching using 6% hydrogen peroxide is effective in removing stains caused by coffee or cigarette smoke, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association. But some restaining potential remains, the researchers noted.May 14, 2012Previous PagePage 9 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
