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FDA clears 1st image review app for iPads, iPhones
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued 510(k) marketing clearance for MIM Software's Mobile MIM application, the first mobile image viewing application to receive clearance for diagnostic use on Apple's iPhone and iPad devices.
February 9, 2011
Columbia Univ. opens Center for Craniofacial Regeneration
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Columbia University has established the Center for Craniofacial Regeneration (CCR) to facilitate and expand the stem cell research taking place at the university.
February 9, 2011
Conn. legislators mull advanced dental hygienist model
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Connecticut continues to consider creating an advanced dental hygiene practitioner program in the state as a way to increase access to dental care for underserved populations.
February 8, 2011
U.K. dental group launches educational Web portal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Touchstone, a new online tool for dental professionals, was introduced to the U.K. dental community on February 3 at an event sponsored by the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK).
February 7, 2011
FDA launches medical device innovation initiative
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is hoping to streamline the development and commercialization of new medical devices through a new initiative dubbed Innovation Pathway, a priority review program for new, breakthrough medical devices.
February 7, 2011
CDC's oral health division on the chopping block?
By Rob Goszkowski
The dental community is up in arms over a proposal by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to fold its Division of Oral Health into the Division of Adult and Community Health, saying it will dilute the government's efforts to improve pediatric oral health.
February 6, 2011
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Illumibrite signs China distributor
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
China PharmaHub, a biopharmaceutical acquisition and development company, has signed an exclusive agreement to be a distributor for Illumibrite, which markets the Illumibrite professional teeth-whitening system and Gel Savers trays in the U.S. China PharmaHub will have the exclusive distribution rights in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau for the promotion, sale, and delivery of Illumibrite's product line.
February 6, 2011
FDA calls for review of TMJ implants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered three manufacturers of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) implants to conduct postmarket surveillance studies to determine the length of time before the implants are removed or replaced due to pain or other reasons.
February 6, 2011
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Family of man injured by crossed gas lines gets $3M
By Kathy Kincade
The family of a 20-year-old Kansas man who suffered brain damage during a 2009 dental procedure due to improperly installed gas lines reached a $3 million settlement January 28 with the plumbing company that installed the lines.
February 3, 2011
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Mass. says kids' Medicaid dental program has improved
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A federal judge in Boston has ended a five-year, court-ordered oversight of the state's Medicaid dental program for low-income children after the program demonstrated significant improvement in the delivery of those services, according to a story in the Boston Globe.
February 3, 2011
Tenn. legalizes Botox use for oral surgeons
By Rabia Mughal
The Tennessee dental board has approved the use of Botox injections by oral and maxillofacial surgeons and considerations are under way that might allow general dentists to use the drug in the future.
February 3, 2011
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Kan. dental group takes oral care concerns to state capitol
By Donna Domino
The Kansas Dental Association has introduced a legislative package aimed at expanding dental services, including increasing access for Medicaid recipients and providing community loans to attract dentists to rural and underserved areas.
February 2, 2011
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