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Tooth loss can damage health, experts warn
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A recent national survey of more than 50,000 adults showed that half have at least one missing tooth, according to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
May 20, 2009
New Komet instruments have depth markings
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Komet USA is introducing three new diamond instruments with specific depth markings, the company announced this week.
May 18, 2009
Automated data backups save time and money
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
IT services provider Advanced Automation has released research results showing that dentists can meet or exceed HIPAA security guidelines, improve patient services, and save money by switching to online backups for their vital patient information.
May 17, 2009
Research supports immediate-load dental implants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Three case studies published recently in the Journal of Oral Implantology showed that immediate-load implants in healthy patients were successful and remained functional after 30 months of follow-up, according to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
May 13, 2009
Study: Dental implants result in minimal bone loss
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Previous research has shown that the placement of a dental implant disrupts the host tissue in the area of the implant. But a recent study found that the majority of bone remodeling occurred in the time between the implant placement and final prosthesis placement. Subsequently, little mean bone change was observed in the five years following the implant placement.
May 11, 2009
PracticeWorks launches new intraoral camera
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
PracticeWorks is using the spring meeting of the California Dental Association in Anaheim, CA, to introduce the new Kodak 1500 intraoral camera, featuring patent-pending liquid lens technology that instantaneously focuses like the human eye, the company announced.
May 11, 2009
How technology changed my life
By Rhonda Jones, RDH
A veteran dental hygienist recounts the many ways her workdays have become easier -- and her bottom line healthier -- thanks to advances in dental materials, imaging devices, practice management software, and hygiene equipment.
May 11, 2009
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Report: Implant market will rise again
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The market for implants is poised to boom again, once the global recession ends, according to a report by WinterGreen Research.
May 10, 2009
Sirona Q2 revenues down 13%
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
CAD/CAM vendor Sirona Dental Systems reported a 13% drop in revenues in the second quarter of 2009 (end-March 31), due to the challenging economy.
May 4, 2009
Ask Marty: Does digital radiography really allow for better diagnosis?
By Dr. Marty Jablow
A: In my opinion, one of the biggest benefits to digital radiography is the ability to better diagnose.
May 3, 2009
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Astra Tech offers patient-specific abutments
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental implant company Astra Tech announced that it is selling Atlantis-brand abutments for Straumann Bone Level 3.3, 4.1, and 4.8 diameter implants.
April 30, 2009
Lincoln Dental increases coverage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Lincoln DentalConnect PPO plan now offers dental implants and composite posterior fillings as optional benefit coverages with effective dates of April 1, 2009, or later, the company announced this week.
April 29, 2009
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