Lasers: Page 14

Study explores controversy of diode laser use in periodontal therapy
By Tony Edwards
Diode lasers may have an important role in nonsurgical periodontal therapy for some patients, especially those with diabetes or compromised health. But the use of these lasers is somewhat controversial, report the authors of a recent study in the Journal of Dental Hygiene.
June 30, 2014
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Study shows laser toothbrush reduces dentin hypersensitivity
By Rob Goszkowski
In previous studies, certain types of lasers were effective in reducing dentin hypersensitivity. Why not attach one to a toothbrush? Korean researchers have done just that in a new study published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
June 26, 2014
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Convergent's Solea laser wins design excellence award
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Solea laser from Convergent Dental was honored as the Gold winner in the 17th Annual Medical Design Excellence Awards competition's Dental Instruments, Equipment and Supplies category.
June 12, 2014
Judge dismisses Biolase lawsuit against Fotona
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A federal judge in Orange County, CA, has dismissed all claims of Biolase's lawsuit against Fotona.
June 11, 2014
Researchers use laser to trigger stem cells to form dentin
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A multidisciplinary research team has become the first to use a low-power laser to trigger stem cells to regenerate tissue. The researchers were able to trigger dental stem cells to form dentin, and published their findings in Science Translational Medicine.
June 3, 2014
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Biolase wins patent infringement case in Germany
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase has won its patent infringement case against Fotona after a German court found that Fotona's Fidelis dental laser system infringes on Biolase's European patent.
May 11, 2014
Convergent secures $8M in funding
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Convergent Dental has secured $8 million in an oversubscribed funding round led by Long River Ventures along with individual investors.
April 16, 2014
Biolase sues competitors for false advertising
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase has filed a false advertising lawsuit against two competitors.
February 23, 2014
New dental laser may open patient care options
By Tony Edwards
What wavelength of laser do you use in your practice? How do your patients react? A new laser on the market may offer dentists the ability to use less anesthesia and have more control over patient treatment.
February 6, 2014
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Hawaii girl suffers brain damage during root canal surgery
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A 3-year-old girl in Hawaii suffered brain damage after she was allegedly given too much anesthesia during a root canal procedure by a dentist on Oahu.
December 12, 2013
Acupuncture helps reduce gag reflex during impression taking
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
How many of your patients gag, or think they will gag, during a procedure? This is unpleasant both for patients and dental professionals, and might be preventing some patients from seeking oral healthcare. However, a recent Italian study suggests there may be a relatively simple solution: acupuncture.
December 10, 2013
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CDC: More Americans have access to fluoridated water
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Since 2008, an additional 15 million people have gained access to community water fluoridation in the U.S., according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
December 9, 2013
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