NHL dentist ices mouth injuries; Knowles on opportunities; power toothbrushes

Dear DrBicuspid Member,

What kind of dentist would want an unpaid job treating patients who consider missing teeth a badge of honor? Dr. Donald Goudy, the dentist for the San Jose Sharks NHL team, who has to work fast to get injured players back on the ice. Read Feature Editor Donna Domino's story here.

For Dr. Lisa Knowles, the opportunity to present two topics at the recent Michigan Dental Association's Annual Session was more than a foot in the door -- it was a chance to talk about issues beyond 32 teeth that affect dentists, hygienists, and patients to ensure a greater impact on people's oral health and overall health. Read her latest column here.

The Panasonic EW-DL90 power toothbrush was more effective than a manual toothbrush at plaque removal, according to a study by researchers from the Bluestone Center for Clinical Research and published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene. But both toothbrushes produced similar papillary bleeding scores after three weeks of brushing. Read Rabia Mughal's article here.

Patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer treated with hyperfractionated radiation therapy had improved local-regional control and improved overall survival with no increase in late toxicity at five years in a new study. Donna Domino's article is here.

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