Implants: Page 66

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

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

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