July 2016 Product Spotlights
Product Spotlights July 2016 Cetylite Industries Cetacaine® Needle Free Topical Anesthetic 14% Benzocaine, 2% Butamben, 2% Tetracaine HCl—Prescription strength Cetacaine offers a rapid, 30 second onset…
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ADHA Names Recipients of Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene
During the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) Annual Session in Pittsburgh in June, Olga A.C. Ibsen, RDH, MS, FAADH, was honored with the Johnson & Johnson 2016 Award for Excellence in Dental Hygiene
Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Celebrated at Reception
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, alongside premier sponsor Colgate and supporting sponsor Patterson Dental, honored Pamela R. Overman, RDH, MS, EdD, with the 2016 Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award on June 10.
St. Renatus, LLC Announces FDA Approval of KOVANAZE™ Nasal Spray for Use in Dentistry
St. Renatus, LLC Announces FDA Approval of KOVANAZE™ Nasal Spray for Use in Dentistry July 12, 2016 St. Renatus LLC, a privately held company based in Fort Collins, Colorado, is pleased to announce it received U.S. Food and Drug
Bioceramic Material May Add to Periodontal Armamentarium
Bioceramic Material May Add to Periodontal Armamentarium New research suggests that a bioceramic material used in spinal implants may help clinicians better manage periodontal diseases. An international team led by Giuseppe Pezzotti, PhD,…
Key Factors Affect Oral Health During Early Pregnancy
Key Factors Impact Oral Health During Early Pregnancy South Korean researchers evaluated the effects of gestational age and location of bleeding sites on the prevalence of gingivitis in mothers during their first and second trimesters of…
Impact of Body Weight on Periodontitis
Impact of Body Weight on Periodontitis Being overweight or obese has been associated with increased risk of periodontal diseases. Researchers hoping to better understand any causal relationship recently presented their study, “Overweight…
New Study Shows Tobacco Increases Bacterial Resilience
New Study Shows Tobacco Increases Bacteria Resilience The effects of tobacco on oral and overall health are well documented, with exposure to tobacco linked to heart disease, stroke, and many types of cancer including lung and oropharynx.…
Hu-Friedy Expands EverEdge 2.0 Line with Gracey Curette Designs
Hu Friedy Expands EverEdge 2.0 Line with Gracey Curette Designs EverEdge® 2.0 scientifically proven to be sharpest, longest lasting hand instrumentation CHICAGO (June 30, 2016) – Hu Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental…
