Dental reality show headed to TV
A new dental reality show, "Smile & Style," is in the planning stages, and a casting call is out for participants who will receive free comprehensive dental care, including implants and full-mouth rehabilitation.
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NJ dentist to use holography to promote practice
A New Jersey dentist has obtained permission to use some unique technology to advertise his practice in Little Falls, according to a story on NorthJersey.com.
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MI Paste Plus hinders decalcification in ortho patients
The use of MI Paste Plus with Recaldent helps prevent decalcification in orthodontic patients, according to research presented at the 2010 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting in Barcelona, Spain. |
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Glidewell debuts patient sizing kit for antisnoring device
Glidewell Laboratories is now offering the aveoTSD (tongue stabilization device) Patient Sizing Kit, designed to enhance in-office patient sizing of the aveoTSD.
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Good oral health can reduce piercing problems
Early complications following lip and tongue piercings are frequent and might be minimized with proper overall oral healthcare, according to a study in Quintessence International.
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Allergan to pay $600M for illegally marketing Botox
 Pharmaceutical giant Allergan has been accused of aggressively marketing Botox to medical professionals to encourage off-label use, including cosmetic and therapeutic procedures offered by dentists.
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Erbium laser can debond ceramic brackets
Laser energy can be used to debond ceramic brackets, according to a study in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
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Revised AADR policy on TMD applauded
In March 2010, the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) approved a revision of its 1996 policy statement on the treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) that one dental expert calls "the closest thing to date to a true standard of care in this contentious field."
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Supplements enhance effectiveness of Botox
Taking a dietary supplement of organic zinc and the enzyme phytase four days before receiving botulinum toxin injections made the toxin more effective in 93% of patients tested in a recent study.
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Elite AMBT offers Botox training
Elite AMBT, a provider of aesthetic, medical, and business training, is offering a Botox training program for dentists.
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