Plasma probe battles biofilms
2009-06-15
Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) and Loma Linda University have developed a novel dental probe that uses room-temperature plasma to eliminate biofilms
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Whitest smiles not always the best
2009-06-14
Cosmetic dentists can attest to the popularity of dazzling white smiles. But a new study questions whether the whitest smiles are always the best way
Study links rheumatoid arthritis and perio disease
2009-06-11
A new study presented Friday at the 2009 European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark, found that more than half the subjects with
Periodontal therapy can relieve arthritis pain
2009-06-09
A Case Western Reserve University study may have found a new treatment option for people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis: periodontal therapy. People who suffer from
Sirona donates dental handpieces to kids’ foundation
2009-06-09
Sirona Dental Systems has donated 340 dental handpieces to the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF): America’s Toothfairy for distribution to its nonprofit dental facilities,
Listerine mouthwash focus of class-action lawsuit
2009-06-09
A class-action lawsuit is seeking damages in excess of $5 million from McNeil, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson and manufacturer of Listerine, according to
Obituary: Dental pioneer Nathan Friedman, 97
2009-06-08
Nathan Friedman, D.D.S., a pioneering periodontist and professor of dentistry at the University of Southern California (USC), has died at the age of 97, according
Proper oral hygiene may cut risk of pneumonia in critically ill patients
2009-06-08
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jun 9 – New research shows that oropharyngeal cleansing with chlorhexidine solution is no better than a control solution of potassium
Den-Mat to distribute new Remedent product in North America
2009-06-08
Remedent and Den-Mat Holdings have signed an exclusive North American distribution agreement for Remedent’s new FirstFit technology, the companies announced. FirstFit is a patent-pending system
SecureDenture offers bleach-free whitening toothpaste
2009-06-08
SecureDenture.com is now offering a bleach-free whitening toothpaste, the company announced. “Our market research has indicated that consumers are seeking bleach-free and healthy alternative toothpaste
Asia-Pacific patients reluctant to invest in dental implants
2009-06-07
Implant market growth rates in Asia-Pacific countries are slowing as financial instability continues to linger and patients remain reluctant to invest in elective procedures, according
No hygienist is an island
2009-06-04
When John Donne wrote “no man is an island” in the 1600s, I’m sure the term “dental hygienist” never crossed his thoughts. However, the universal
