Comparison of irrigation to floss as an adjunct to tooth brushing: effect on bleeding, gingivitis, and supragingival plaque.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this twenty-eight day, randomized, single-blind clinical trial was to assess the efficacy of the addition of daily oral irrigation to both power and manual tooth brushing, compared to a traditional regimen of manual tooth brushing and flossing, to determine which regimen had the greatest effect on the reduction of gingival bleeding, gingivitis, and supragingival plaque.
A study says that stainless steel tongue studs might encourage more bacteria to grow than studs made of plastic.
this study, done at Innsbruck Medical University, involved 85 people who already had a tongue piercing. Each was given a new tongue stud. The stud was made from one of four materials: steel, titanium or two types of plastic. After 2 weeks, researchers looked at the bacteria around the piercings.
Some officials are calling for lower fluoride levels to prevent dental problems.
By Kathleen Doheny WebMD Health
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Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
Jan. 7, 2011 --The recommended level of fluoride in U.S. drinking water
supplies should be lowered to prevent dental problems, according to a joint
announcement today by officials from the Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The HHS is recommending that water supplies contain 0.7 milligrams of
fluoride per liter of water, replacing the current recommended range of 0.7 to
1.2 milligrams.
That recommendation won't go into effect immediately. It will be published in
the Federal Register, followed by a period of comment from the public and others
for 30 days.
ST. LOUIS, MO (November 9, 2010) – The Perio Tray® has been named one of the Top 100 Products of 2010 by Dentistry Today, the nation’s leading clinical news journal for dentists. Dentistry Today, with a circulation of over 150,000 practicing clinicians, has published its annual top 100 dental products for 24 years. The list, selected on the basis of reader response, represents what is innovative and effective in the dental industry. The complete list of Top 100 Products of 2010 can be found in the July issue of Dentistry Today.
Perio Protect Orkos Award Winner - Dr. Caron Glickman and Barbara Tritz, RDH
ST. LOUIS, MO – November 11, 2010 – Dr. Caron Glickman and Barbara Tritz, RDH of Duvall, WA are the recipients of the Orkos Award. The Orkos Award honors dental practitioners in the US and Canada who have demonstrated professional excellence in treatment for gum disease (periodontitis or gingivitis) with a case study report.
The efforts of dental professionals like Glickman and Tritz are helping to increase awareness of gum disease and encourage patients to fight it. They are the first recipients of the Orkos Award. Additional information about the award and current award-winners can be found at the Orkos Award web site at www.TheOrkosAward.com. To learn more about Perio Protect® visit www.perioprotect.com:
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