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CBCT beats periapicals for root canal analysis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cone-beam CT (CBCT) scans are significantly more efficient than periapical radiographs in determining the mesiobuccal root canal anatomy of maxillary molars, according to a study to be presented at the International Association for Dental Research meeting in July in Barcelona, Spain.
May 23, 2010
Biolase signs license deal with Procter & Gamble
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase Technology has signed a license agreement with Procter & Gamble to market light-based oral care devices to dental professionals, the company announced.
May 23, 2010
Students develop low-cost dental suction device
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Five Rice University students have created a portable dental suction device, an inexpensive, battery-powered version of the vacuum system commonly used in dentists' offices.
May 23, 2010
UN mulls global amalgam restrictions
By Laird Harrison
Amalgam foes expect to square off against dentists' groups at a United Nations (UN) meeting in June in Stockholm, where representatives from around the world will try to draw up a legally binding international treaty on mercury reduction.
May 23, 2010
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A-dec integrates SoproLife camera into delivery systems
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A-dec delivery systems can now be integrated with the SoproLife intraoral camera and caries detector, the company announced. SoproLife, available from Acteon, uses fluorescence technology to give dentists two different types of vision to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and educate patients.
May 20, 2010
Gendex expands intraoral sensor line with GXS-700
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Gendex has added the GXS-700 intraoral sensor to its product line. It is the company's eighth-generation digital sensor.
May 20, 2010
Videoconferencing enhances multisite practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Appia Communications has released a new case study demonstrating the advantages of video communication and collaboration for dental practices and other small and midsize businesses and organizations.
May 19, 2010
Philadelphia tables amalgam debate
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Philadelphia Board of Health voted May 13 to table its discussion of proposed changes to a controversial ordinance requiring that dentists give patients specific information before placing amalgam restorations.
May 19, 2010
Komet offers larger dentin-preserving bur
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Komet USA has introduced a larger version of its CeraBur K1SM ceramic instrument, which is highly effective for minimally invasive drilling and preservation of healthy tooth structure, according to the company.
May 19, 2010
Henry Schein debuts no-lube handpiece
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein has introduced the Precision-Torque no-lube handpiece, with ceramic bearing technology for quiet, smooth, and extended operation with reduced maintenance, the company said.
May 18, 2010
Researcher lauded for implant nanomaterials
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A biomaterials researcher from the University of London is among the winners of the 2010 Innovation in Oral Care Awards, sponsored by the International Association for Dental Research and GlaxoSmithKline.
May 18, 2010
Imaging modality affects ortho diagnosis, planning
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Clinician confidence is higher for cone-beam CT than for conventional radiographs in the diagnosis and treatment planning of maxillary impacted canines, according to a study in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
May 17, 2010
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