Remnants from the beer brewing process feature components that could protect against dental diseases, according to a new study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry and reported online recently by The DrBicuspid Staff. Hops, which give beer its acrid flavor and aroma (did someone say... CONTINUE READING
Mascarpone travels the world on a quest for missing teeth. He meets, along the way, characters such as the Tooth Fairy, la Petite Souris from France and the tooth spirits in Africa, who teach him traditions in regions of the globe. In "The Tooth Thief," World Oral Health Day 2014 children's book,... CONTINUE READING
CAPTION: Frosting-flavored dental floss might not be every dentist's recommendation, but if it inspires a daily routine, so be it. TheDailyFloss. It's the name of our blog, after all. We're pleased when others agree. Women's health experts weigh in this week with nine easy and painless... CONTINUE READING
[caption id="attachment_697" align="alignleft" width="102"] Hyun (Michel) Koo[/caption] One professor's new findings might pave the path to prevent painful infections in young children. University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine’s Hyun (Michel) Koo and colleagues research... CONTINUE READING
By Chuck Cohen/ Managing Director, Benco Dental [caption id="attachment_683" align="alignleft" width="112"] Mark Kaschube[/caption] Unsolicited testimonials, especially about new products, absolutely make my day. It's one of the signs of a thriving community. Here’s a terrific one from Dr. Mark... CONTINUE READING
Crosstex International, Inc. announces the launch of 8558-STERILE, a new toll-free infection control helpline, answered only by clinicians, as reported by InfectionControlToday.com. The Infection Control Helpline, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST, is available to anyone, not... CONTINUE READING
SHOWN: Dentistry with a Heart volunteers Feb. 28 in Bay Minette, Ala. (Courtesy Northcutt Dental Practice and AL.com) People who could not afford treatment in Bay Minette, Ala. were able to put one set of worries on hold for a day, thanks to Dentistry with a Heart and Northcutt Dental... CONTINUE READING
Cantastic at Benco Dental Sales Forum At 7:15 a.m. March 13 at the Omni Championsgate in Orlando, Fla., musical garbage can players, Cantastic, rousted the crowd at the third and final day of the Benco Dental Sales Forum. Who waited in the wings? The company's VP of Marketing, Paul... CONTINUE READING
ABOVE: KOL Dr. Stanley Malamed speaks this morning about local anesthetics at the Benco Dental Sales Forum, Orlando, FL. The challenges of local anesthetic — patient anxiety, wasted time, overall efficacy — are legion. In an attempt to make the entire process easier for dentists and their... CONTINUE READING
By Rachel Pugh/ Marketing Communication Manager, Benco Dental Managing Director Rick Cohen began Day 2 of the Benco Dental Sales Forum, March 12 in Orlando, Fla., with a presentation of the new Benco Brand initiatives including gloves, hand pieces, and the new whitening and oral health care... CONTINUE READING