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Our January issue offers
a total of 8 CEUs!
 Bacteremia and Oral Health 
Maintaining oral health may be more effective than antibiotic prophylaxis
in reducing the risk of bacteremia.
By Gen Benoit, RDH, MEd; Ruth Tornwall, RDH, MS;
and Frieda Atherton Pickett, RDH, MS
Educate Patients About HPV
Dental hygienists can serve as the first line of defense in detecting and
treating oral human papillomavirus.
By Constance R. Sharuga, RDH, PhD; Tabitha Price, RDH, MPH;
and Deborah Dotson, RDH, PhD
Antibiotics and Dental Biofilms
The complexity of dental biofilms interferes with the ability of
antibiotics to penetrate these destructive bacterial communities.
By Inessa A. Levitt, BA, and Richard L. Gregory, PhD
9 Myths About Caries Prevention in
Older Adults
New research discredits the traditional emphasis on restorative care for
older patients—paving the way for more effective prevention strategies.
By Dona R. Roberts, RDH, and Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, BSDH, DMD
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JANUARY 27, 2012
| The benefits of fluoride supplements in preventing caries in children age 6 and older may not be as pronounced as first believed, according to a December 2011 report published online by Cochrane Oral Health Care Group. After reviewing 11 studies involving 7,196 children, the research team concluded that the effects of topical fluoride (delivered via toothpastes, mouthrinses, varnishes, and gels, for example) are more effective than other forms of fluoride delivery, including supplements. |
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ClikRay provides simple solutions for Digital Dentistry
 Holders designed to fit all sensors and sizes including DEXIS, Schick, Kodak RVG, XDR and others. Sensor covers in three popular sizes with rounded edges for increased patient comfort. Easy to use, economical, autoclavable, it is simply the best. Ask for ClikRay!
Visit www.clikray.com
877-251-0594
Booth #2038 at CDS MidWinter Meeting
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| Clinicians may one day be able to use a futuristic dental instrument that is said to help make restorative procedures pain-free, while also increasing procedural efficiency. Developed by University of Missouri (MU) engineers in collaboration with Nanova, Inc—a Columbia, Missouri-based firm that designs dental devices and materials—the plasma brush uses chemical reactions as a means of preparing carious teeth for restorations. |
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GUM PerioShield Oral Health Rinse
 Sunstar's GUM PerioShield Oral Health Rinse is an innovative aid for the prevention and treatment of gingivitis. PerioShield is a non-bactericidal rinse with a unique mechanism of action—it coats the teeth and gingiva to create an invisible protective shield. The formation of Biofilm is disrupted, making it easier to remove.
For more information, visit perioshield.gumbrand.com
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| A report issued by the Florida Public Health Institute (FPHI) reveals that a record number of patients are seeking treatment for dental-related pain at hospital emergency departments. The upward trend is worrisome, and raises the possibility that similar developments are taking place throughout the United States. According to an analysis commissioned by FPHI and conducted by the Health Council of Southeast Florida, 115,000 visits to Florida emergency departments in 2010 were related to dental aches and pains, and could have been avoided with proper preventive and restorative care. The total cost for such care totaled $88 million (up from $66.8 million spent on 105,892 visits in 2008), with that amount expected to increase if the trend isn't reversed. |
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Disposable Radiography Holder
The New Improved Uni-Grip® 360 Universal Disposable Sensor Holder saves time. Make your digital radiographs easy and accurate:
 70% more positioning range in posterior and 25% in anterior indications to help capture the anatomy you want to see
20% thinner base means less bulk — Patient friendly!
Single-use for optimal patient protection
Visit www.unigrip.com for a free sample!
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| Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry report that the most common type of human skin cell—keratinocytes—can be used to produce cells with stem cell–like characteristics. The findings, published in the Journal of Biologic Chemistry's November 2011 issue, may prove beneficial to patients with limited sources of endogenous stem cells. The discovery was made as researchers investigated the use of stem cells to regenerate dental tissue. To date, this portion of the team's research has been conducted in the lab only—human clinical trials are still needed to prove safety and efficacy. |
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Pamper your hands this winter!
 LUV Nitrile is formulated with skin-pampering NuSoft™ formulation and coated with Lanolin and Vitamin E to minimize dry skin irritation. It is mildly scented with Tangerine-Mint for a refreshing experience. Allowing for twice the amount of gloves in a standard 100-pack box, LUV Nitrile is packaged in a 200 Space Saver Pack to maximize storage space and efficiency.
For more information and samples, click here.
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