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Carestream raises dental film prices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Carestream Health has announced immediate worldwide price increases of up to 25% on all its medical imaging, dental, and nondestructive testing films and related supplies.
December 13, 2010
FDA panel begins dental amalgam scrutiny
By Mary Otto
Amalgam opponents spent the first day of a two-day FDA meeting called to re-examine the safety of this restorative material questioning the existing research and demanding more government regulation. Will the agency's findings put an end to the debate, once and for all?
December 13, 2010
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AmbiCom to acquire intraoral camera firm
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
AmbiCom Holdings, which develops wireless products for medical equipment suppliers, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of E-Care Technology, a Taiwanese firm that manufactures intraoral cameras for dentistry and other electronic medical devices.
December 13, 2010
Autofluorescence decline may indicate oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Loss of tissue autofluorescence could be an early indicator of the presence of oral cancer, according to a study in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.
December 12, 2010
Age, gender affect third-molar surgery recovery
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A patient's age and gender can play a key role in how comfortably and quickly they recover from third-molar surgery, according to a new study in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
December 12, 2010
First aid kits should have tooth-saving systems
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Mayo Clinic advises that first aid kits should have the Save-A-Tooth emergency tooth-preserving system that can save knocked out teeth, according to Phoenix-Lazerus, the manufacturer of the tooth storage device.
December 12, 2010
WHO report lays groundwork for amalgam use-reduction laws
By Rob Goszkowski
The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to issue a report that confirms the ongoing need for amalgam and outlines the risks of an outright ban on the material, but also sets the stage for phasing down its use worldwide.
December 12, 2010
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Irish dental council revises radiation guidance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
On December 10, the Dental Council of Ireland issued a new guidance document regarding the use of ionizing radiation in dentistry.
December 9, 2010
U.S. FDA to re-examine metal dental fillings
By Reuters Health
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking a second opinion on whether mercury-containing dental fillings pose a risk to dental patients, especially children and pregnant women.
December 9, 2010
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Most U.S. dental schools offer cone-beam CT training
By Kathy Kincade
Almost every dental school in the U.S. has a cone-beam CT system and has incorporated pre- and postdoctoral training on the equipment into their curriculums, according to research presented at the recent American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology meeting.
December 9, 2010
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Molecular sensor detects fluoride levels in water
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Florida State University (FSU) researcher has developed a molecular sensor that changes color when a sample containing fluoride is added to it.
December 8, 2010
Dentsply invests in Korean implant company
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply International has entered into a strategic partnership with DIO, a dental implant manufacturer based in Busan, South Korea.
December 8, 2010
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