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Study: Teeth erupt earlier in obese children
By Rob Goszkowski
Childhood obesity is known to have an impact on the development of youngsters, but what about their teeth? A new study in the journal Obesity found that teeth in obese children erupt sooner than in non-obese children, which could have implications for the timing of treatment.
March 15, 2012
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Peruvian plant yields effective oral pain remedy
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
>A remedy for oral pain utilized by the Incas and passed on to their ancestors in the rainforests of Peru is showing promise in early clinical trials.
March 13, 2012
DOCS checklist highlights Sedation Safety Week
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sedation Safety Week kicked off March 12 with a reminder from DOCS Education of key steps dental professionals can take to ensure that patients undergoing sedation in their offices have a safe, comfortable, and effective dental appointment.
March 12, 2012
3M sues Ivoclar Vivadent over zirconia
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3M has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in Germany against Ivoclar Vivadent regarding its nonshaded zirconia CAD/CAM blocks and coloring liquids, sold Ivoclar's IPS e.max ZirCAD brand.
March 12, 2012
Report: Kids in low-income families drink too much juice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new survey conducted by the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital has found that many children in low-income families are getting more than the recommended amount of juice, putting them at greater risk of developing early childhood caries.
March 12, 2012
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Silver nanoparticles target candidiasis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Silver nanoparticles may contribute to the development of new strategies for the improvement of oral health and quality of life for complete denture wearers, according to a new study in Letters in Applied Microbiology
March 11, 2012
FDA approves cell-based product for mucogingival conditions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved GINTUIT, the first cell-based product made from allogeneic human cells (from a donor unrelated to the patient) and bovine collagen, to treat oral mucogingival conditions in adults.
March 8, 2012
Zhermack launches microsandblasting system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Zhermack introduced its Dune EcoTech microsandblasting system, which it said ensures minimum sand consumption and reduces oxide and microsphere supply costs.
March 8, 2012
Start-up targets S. mutans with antimicrobial peptide
By Rob Goszkowski
C3 Jian, a California biotech company, wants to arm dentists with a "smart bomb" that could eliminate S. mutans bacteria in the oral cavities of their patients. And that's just the first step in the company's strategy to help dentists assess risk and prevent and manage caries.
March 8, 2012
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Study: Bisphosphonate coating strengthens dental implants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from Linköping University in Sweden have developed a coating for titanium implants that enables the implants to adhere to the bone better and faster.
March 5, 2012
Komet launches abrasive caps
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Komet now offers round abrasive caps (9958R) that have been developed to grind hard and soft acrylics, silicone, and dry plaster.
March 5, 2012
DrBicuspid.com Restoratives Insider
By Rob Goszkowski
March 4, 2012
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