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$1.8M grant supports stem cell root canal research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded a three-year, $1.8 million in funding to George Huang, DDS, director of bioscience research at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, extending a grant originally received in 2008 to study a stem cell root canal treatment.
December 12, 2012
Merchant Data Systems offers range of dental lab support
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Merchant Data Systems has teamed up with Karma Snack, an Internet marketing company, and is offering a number of new online services to dental labs.
December 10, 2012
Study: Nerve blocks for kids virtually risk-free
By Rob Goszkowski
Pediatric nerve blocks are overwhelmingly safe, according to a large-cohort review that examined data from nearly 15,000 nerve block procedures. However, catheter-related procedures were slightly more risky than single-injection blocks, the researchers found.
December 10, 2012
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Which CBCT scan settings impact root canal visibility?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Some scan setting selections impact the visibility of a root canal when using cone-beam CT, while others are less relevant, according to a study in Dentomaxillofacial Radiology.
December 9, 2012
Resin infiltration receives CDT classification
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Resin infiltration of incipient smooth surface lesions is now covered by a 2013 Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) classification, according to DMG America, makers of the Icon resin infiltration system.
December 9, 2012
Study: Vitamin D has positive impact on caries rates
By Kathy Kincade
A systematic review and meta-analysis provides decades of evidence that vitamin D can play a role in lowering rates of dental caries, especially among children. Are the findings enough to overcome years of mixed interpretation of the scientific evidence by government and professional groups?
December 4, 2012
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Research reveals fetal BPA exposure in pregnant women
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Research from the University of Michigan School of Public Health has found bisphenol A (BPA) in fetal liver tissue, demonstrating that there is considerable exposure to the chemical during pregnancy.
December 3, 2012
DenMat to acquire PeriOptix
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DenMat has signed a purchase agreement to acquire all outstanding stock of PeriOptix, a provider of magnification and illumination technologies for dental and medical professionals.
December 2, 2012
Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Margherita Fontana
By Rob Goszkowski
Margherita Fontana, DDS, PhD, has launched an ambitious plan to create a tool that will screen children at high risk for dental caries. DrBicuspid.com spoke with her to learn about this project, for which she received a Presidential Early Career Award, and to get her thoughts about the role of CAMBRA in dentistry today.
December 2, 2012
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One year later, Fla. county returns to fluoridation
By Rob Goszkowski
One year after voting to end water fluoridation, Florida's Pinellas county commission voted November 27 to reinstate the practice for its 700,000 customers. What turn of events prompted the turnaround?
November 28, 2012
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Microcracks can strengthen mandibles for implants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Although it seems counterintuitive, a bone break can lead to a stronger bone that can support an oral implant, according to a case report published in the Journal of Oral Implantology.
November 26, 2012
Septodont gives $135K in sealants to NCOHF
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Septodont has donated nearly $135,000 in Toothfairy Pit & Fissure Sealant Kits to National Children's Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) to help prevent pediatric dental disease and promote children's oral health.
November 26, 2012
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