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Nasal spray anesthetic: The end of the needle?

By Rob Goszkowski

Fear of the needle affects dental patients of all ages and makes the dentist's job all the more difficult. But a new drug in phase III clinical trials of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval process could change the equation entirely if successful: an anesthetic nasal spray that can be administered by an assistant.

June 24, 2013

Colgate launches new formula for PreviDent varnish

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals has launched a new formula for its Colgate PreviDent varnish 5% sodium fluoride.

June 23, 2013

More studies point to harmful effects of BPA

By Rob Goszkowski

Evidence continues to mount about the harmful effects of bisphenol A (BPA), a common chemical used in some dental sealants and a number of consumer products. Research presented last week at the Endocrine Society's annual meeting demonstrated a link between BPA exposure and prostate cancer, BPA and testicular hormone defects, and BPA and inflammation of fat tissue, which can lead to obesity.

June 23, 2013

Nobel Biocare symposium showcases digital dentistry

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Nobel Biocare showcased its digital workflow product line, some new implant products, and the Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation (FOR) at its Global Symposium 2013 this week in New York.

June 20, 2013

D4D unveils new E4D scanner, design center

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

D4D and Henry Schein have introduced the E4D NEVO scanner and Design Center for restorative dentistry.

June 19, 2013

Company tests synthetic membrane for dental implants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

RegeneCure has begun a clinical study using the company's proprietary ammonio methacrylate copolymer type A guided bone regeneration dental membrane for patients requiring dental implants.

June 18, 2013