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Dentists drill bigger holes due to optical illusion
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentists drill bigger holes in teeth than necessary for restorations because of an optical illusion that makes circular objects look smaller than they really are, according to a new study published in PLOS One.
November 7, 2013
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Bio patch regrows bone
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers have created an implantable "bio patch" that regrows bone in a living body using existing cells, a process that has potential uses in dentistry, according to a new study.
November 7, 2013
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3M files patent lawsuits in Germany
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3M has filed two patent lawsuits in Germany regarding its technology for coloring ceramic-based dental restorations.
November 6, 2013
MOM clinic treats more than 800 at ADA 2013
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More than 800 New Orleans residents received cleanings, restorative and specialty care, dentures, and x-rays during the ADA's Mission of Mercy (MOM) charity dental clinic, which was held during the group's annual meeting.
November 4, 2013
U.S. implant market hit $979M in 2012
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. market for dental implants and final abutments was valued at nearly $979 million in 2012, driven by the growing number of general dentists offering implant treatments, according to a market research report from Reportbuyer.com.
November 4, 2013
Global biomaterials market to hit $88.4B by 2017
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The global biomaterials market produced $44 billion in revenues in 2012 and is expected to double to $88.4 billion by 2017, according to a new market research report.
October 31, 2013
Ceramics market to grow to $2.3B in 2018
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The global medical and dental ceramics market will grow from $1.1 billion in 2013 to $2.3 billion in 2018, according to a market analysis report from NanoMarkets.
October 31, 2013
JADA: At-risk patients benefit from topical fluoride
By Donna Domino
Patients at elevated risk for developing caries benefit from applying prescription fluoride directly to their teeth or having their dentist apply it, according to new recommendations published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
October 31, 2013
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Study: Extract symptomatic 3rd molars, improve other teeth
By Rob Goszkowski
A new study in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery has found support for the removal of third molars in patients with only mild symptoms of pericoronitis, since the procedure can improve the health of nearby dentition. Does the data make sense?
October 29, 2013
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Sulzer Mixpac patent claims upheld
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A German court has upheld Sulzer Mixpac's patent claim against German firm Ritter in a dispute over Sulzer's dental mixing tips.
October 29, 2013
W.Va. gets grant for dental sealant program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
West Virginia has received a grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its dental sealant program.
October 27, 2013
KDA warns of home-drilling offer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Kentucky Dental Association (KDA) is alerting its members and the public that it did not authorize a company promoting an at-home dental drilling kit to use its mailing address on its Internet site.
October 27, 2013
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