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Hasan hashim.hasan@dental-tribune.com.pk Editor Clinical Research: Dr. Inayatullah Padhiar Editors Research & Public Health Prof. Dr. Ayyaz Ali Khan Editor - Online Haseeb Uddin Graphics Designer Sh. M. Sadiq Ali Dental Tribune Pakistan 3rd floor, Mahmood Centre, BC-11, Block-9 Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan. Tel.: +92 21 35378440-2 | Fax: +92 21 35836940 www.dental-tribune.com.pk info@dental-tribune.com.pk Dental Tribune Pakistan cannot assume responsibility for the validity of product claims or for typographical errors. The publisher also does not assume responsibility for product names or statements made by advertisers. Opinions expressed by authors are their own and may not reflect of Dental Tribune Pakistan. 2 DENTAL TRIBUNE Pakistan Edition March 2015 RONINGEN, Netherlands: Dutch researchers have conducted a study to compare the formation of biofilms on retention wires in the context of different oral health care regimens. The study found that patients with bonded retainers who use an antimicrobial toothpaste in combination with a mouthrinse containing essential oil can reduce the number of bacteria present in the oral biofilm and thereby prevent tooth decay. Bonded retainers are a common device used after orthodontic treatment to prevent the teeth from relapsing into pretreatment positions. However, various bacteria tend to accumulate on retention wires, and this increases the risk of gingival recession and bleeding and of increased pocket depth. In their study, the researchers at the University of Groningen and the University Medical Center Groningen aimed to determine whether the use of oral antimicrobials in the form of toothpastes with antibacterial claims and an antimicrobial mouthrinse influences the composition of the biofilm on single-strand and multi-strand wire retainers. The researchers examined the retention wires of 22 adult volunteers, who were divided into two groups and had to adhere to three different oral health care regimens in the course of 15 weeks. Each regimen was maintained for one week with a six-week wash-out period between each regimen. The first group used a different toothpaste for every regimen, including two antibacterial toothpastes and one without antibacterial claims. The second group used the same toothpastes, but combined them with a Continued on page 11 G DT International Report Combination of antimicrobial dental care products helps to prevent cariesEditor - Online Haseeb Uddin INTERNATIONAL NEWS Dux Dental now part of the KaVo Kerr Group’s global platform of brands EW YORK, N.Y., USA: Those looking for Dux Dental at the recent Greater New York Dental Meeting could find it at the Kerr booth. Following the June acquisition of Dux by the Danaher Corp., Dux is now part of the KaVo Kerr Group's global platform of brands. Rob Laurenti, with Dux, was stationed in the Kerr booth with a number of popular Dux Dental products, including free samples of Identic alginate and Clean and Lube wipes. Laurenti said the Identic alginate is known for its easy mixing and accurate results. The free sample is one of the single-unit doses. Laurenti said the Clean and Lube wipes or spray work great to keep your alginate bowl clean, and they will also help the bowl last longer. Also available are the company's popular Bib- Eze disposable bib holders, which enable you to never clean a bib chain again, supporting your practice's infection-control efforts. Another popular offering from the company is its lead-free apron for patient X-ray procedures. It's 30 percent lighter than typical leaded aprons and provides 100 percent of the protection, according to the company. In addition to DUX Dental, the KaVo Kerr Group global platform of brands includes KaVo, Kerr, Kerr Total Care, Pentron, Axis|SybronEndo, Orascoptic, Pelton & Crane, Marus, DCI Equipment, Gendex, DEXIS, Instrumentarium, SOREDEX, i-CAT, NOMAD, Implant Direct and Ormco. All are part of the Washington, D.C.-based conglomerate Danaher Corp. DT International Report N Tel.:+4934148474107 Tel.: +4934148474302 | Fax: +4934148474173 Tel.: +85231136177 | Fax: +85231136199 Tel.: +12122447181 | Fax: +12122447185 Tel.: +922135378440-2 | Fax: +922135836940

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