Dental Business: Page 460

Ortho Caps challenges Align European patents

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In response to a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Align Technology, Ortho Caps, a German maker of orthodontic aligners, is challenging Align's European patents.

January 17, 2012

Denturists' college on verge of government takeover

By Rosemary Frei, MSc

The College of Denturists of Ontario in Canada is facing the wrath of the province's health minister after a majority of denturism students failed to pass their final exams. The minister is now proposing to appoint an independent supervisor to oversee the college.

January 17, 2012

Insurance carrier gives $450K gift to Nova Southeastern

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Patriot National Insurance will provide the Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine with up to $450,000 to support efforts to provide dental services to underserved populations in Fort Lauderdale.

January 16, 2012

Kool Smiles to offer PBS Kids content to patients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Starting this month, Kool Smiles will provide children and their parents access to PBS Kids' award-winning content within its offices and online as a public service.

January 16, 2012

FDA warns of pain med mix-up

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning healthcare professionals and patients about a potential mix-up between prescription pain drugs and over-the-counter medications.

January 15, 2012

ADEX dental exam now offered in 42 states

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental and hygiene students who take the American Dental Licensing Examination (ADLEX) will be able to apply for licenses in 42 U.S. states in 2013, following a new alliance with the Southern Regional Testing Agency.

January 15, 2012

Oral healthcare of older patients in U.K. a challenge

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The quality and availability of oral healthcare for older adults is a concern and should be a priority, according to a new report from the British Dental Association.

January 15, 2012

Univ. of Hawaii hygiene students get scholarships

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Four University of Hawaii Maui College students have been given scholarships designed for dental assistants who are pursuing careers in dental hygiene and intend to live and work on Maui upon graduation.

January 15, 2012

Dos and don'ts for scheduling: Coping with the chronically late patient

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

We've all had patients who can't manage to arrive on time for appointments. You can't scold them, and if you refuse to "bend" somewhat to accommodate them, they may well go off to some other practice. Yet their behavior inconveniences other patients and creates bottlenecks in your daily schedule. What to do?

January 15, 2012

Va. dental board considers stricter medical emergency rules

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Virginia Board of Dentistry has accepted a petition filed by the Raven Marie Blanco Foundation to ensure that dental professionals in Virginia are better prepared for dental medical emergencies.

January 12, 2012

eDossea upgrades online dental file-sharing service

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

eDossea, a provider of online tools for handling patient data, has expanded its secure online file-sharing service eDossea 1.0.

January 12, 2012

Univ. of Manitoba offers implants to 35 homeless

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The University of Manitoba has launched a program that will enable 35 homeless individuals to receive dental implants.

January 12, 2012

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