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Dental microscope offers 6-step magnification
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The new Evolution xR6 microscope from Seiler Precision Microscopes offers a six-step magnification turret and a specially designed movement specifically engineered for the dental professional.
October 18, 2011
Study finds 93% rate of incidental findings for CBCT images
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental practitioners and oral and maxillofacial radiologists need to be aware of the extent of incidental findings in the maxillofacial region that can be detected by cone-beam CT (CBCT), according to a study in Diagnostic Interventional Radiology.
October 17, 2011
Hydrogel patch aids in healing mouth wounds
By Rob Goszkowski
A new option is available for helping patients recover from everything from oral surgery to a nasty cheek bite. The PerioPatch is a hydrogel barrier with an effective adhesive that keeps it where it is placed in the mouth -- and speeds up the healing process, according to the manufacturer.
October 17, 2011
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Planmeca, Materialise partner on 3D
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Planmeca and Materialise Dental have formed a joint effort that will allow Planmeca ProMax 3D users to order Materialise Dental SurgiGuide drill guides directly from Planmeca Romexis software.
October 16, 2011
Carestream imager prints medical images to film, paper
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Carestream is now shipping its Dryview Chroma imager, which just received marketing clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to healthcare providers worldwide.
October 13, 2011
Calif. won't add fluoride to list of carcinogenics
By Kathy Kincade
A California government agency tasked with determining what chemicals pose a carcinogenic risk to the public voted unanimously this week not to include fluoride on that list, saying the existing research is "inconclusive."
October 13, 2011
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Web-based services make sharing dental data safer
By Kathy Kincade
Two start-ups new to the dental field are leveraging their expertise in software development and cloud computing to create online tools for HIPAA-compliant data and image sharing that they say can improve the way dental practices handle consultations and referrals.
October 13, 2011
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Straumann launches nano material for tooth restorations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Straumann introduced a new resin-nano-ceramic material developed by 3M ESPE this week at the European Association for Osseointegration annual meeting in Athens, Greece.
October 12, 2011
Calif. city pledges support for mercury reduction
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Malibu, CA, City Council unanimously passed a resolution on October 10 that supports "national and worldwide efforts to reduce anthropogenic sources of mercury," including dental amalgam.
October 12, 2011
CDA journal addresses risk assessment, pediatric prevention
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The October issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association focuses on risk assessment and caries prevention, the California Dental Association (CDA) announced.
October 11, 2011
Mass. start-up secures $2M for dental laser development
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Convergent Dental has secured $2.17 million toward its goal of a $4 million first funding round to develop a hard-tissue dental laser, Mass High Tech reported.
October 11, 2011
Tooth movement an alternative to bone transplants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Although replacing lost teeth often involves artificially building up the jaw, researchers at the University of Gothenburg are now showcasing a new method whereby teeth are instead moved into the toothless area using a brace, giving patients the chance of having more teeth.
October 11, 2011
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