Fit people have fewer perio problems

2010-06-03

Physically fit people suffered from less periodontitis in a study published in the Journal of Periodontology (May 17, 2010). Previous studies have found that obese

Hu-Friedy launches implant maintenance care kit

2010-06-02

Hu-Friedy has introduced an implant maintenance care starter kit featuring implant-safe probes and scalers, as well as protocol for best practices. The Hu-Friedy Total Solution

Students develop low-cost dental suction device

2010-05-23

Five Rice University students have created a portable dental suction device, an inexpensive, battery-powered version of the vacuum system commonly used in dentists’ offices. Faculty

Perio treatment may help patients with type 2 diabetes

2010-05-11

The treatment of periodontal disease in patients with type 2 diabetes may lower their blood sugar levels, according to a new study (Cochrane Database of

New research model will aid study of tobacco-oral cancer link

2010-05-09

A powerful carcinogen found in tobacco smoke — dibenzo[a,l]pyrene — can be used for oral cancer research in experimental animals, providing a new model for

Start-up targets antibiotics for perio disease

2010-05-06

PolyBiotics, which is developing a device for more efficient administration of antibiotics for periodontal disease, has pulled in $175,000 in a seed funding round. The

Hu-Friedy, ADHA honor 2010 hygienist grads

2010-05-03

Hu-Friedy and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) have partnered to honor the 2010 graduating student members of the ADHA. Each graduate received a cobranded

Clinical impressions of oral lesions not always reliable

2010-04-21

Dental practitioners should not rely solely on clinical impressions when looking at potentially cancerous oral lesions, according to a new study presented at the recent

New probiotic toothpaste battles oral bacteria

2010-04-19

Designs for Health has launched a probiotic toothpaste that does not include fluoride, abrasives, food dye, or preservatives. The dentifrice, PerioBiotic, contains Lactobacillus paracasei, which

FDA reviewing safety of chemical used in toothpaste

2010-04-12

With new research indicating that triclosan — a chemical found in toothpaste and many other consumer products — may disrupt the endocrine system and create

Wis. dental association supports EFDAs, not DHATs

2010-04-11

Clarifying a March 26 press release, the Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA) said April 12 that it supports the licensing of expanded function dental assistants (EFDAs)

Study finds gaps in dental care among stroke survivors

2010-04-08

Significant gaps exist in dental care among stroke survivors, according to a study to be presented next week at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN)