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Gender plays a role in risk for certain oral diseases
By Erin Archer, RN
For women, it's caries. For men, periodontal disease. Two recent studies attempt to explain the genetic differences that account for gender-specific predispositions to certain oral diseases.
August 29, 2010
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Cone-beam CT rises to the challenge in implantology
By Kathy Kincade
With its ability to create 3D images that contain key anatomical and morphological details, cone-beam CT is emerging as the standard of care for implant treatment planning and placement.
August 26, 2010
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Sirona launches inLab multilayer design software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sirona Dental Systems announced the availability of the inLab multilayer design software, which utilizes new Vita Rapid Layer Technology, during the Cerec 25th anniversary celebration in Las Vegas this week.
August 26, 2010
Tissue regeneration to be featured on Discovery Channel
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Keystone Dental's DynaMatrix rxtracellular membrane soft-tissue regeneration product will be featured on an upcoming episode of "Health Heroes" on the Discovery Channel, the company announced.
August 24, 2010
Fluoride in water prevents adult tooth loss
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Drinking water with added fluoride during childhood helps dental health in adulthood decades later, according to a study to be published in the October issue of the American Journal of Public Health.
August 24, 2010
Computerized process streamlines dental bar fabrication
By Donna Domino
Prosthodontists may one day have an easier, less costly way to create dental bars, thanks to a new invention that entirely digitizes and automates the process.
August 24, 2010
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Study: Periodontitis doesn't affect implant outcomes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Chronic periodontitis appears to have no bearing on the outcomes of immediate loading of implants, according to a four-year study published in the Journal of Periodontology.
August 23, 2010
Nd:YAG laser enhances SRP treatment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Using an Nd:YAG laser in conjunction with scaling and root planing (SRP) can significantly improve periodontal inflammation compared to SRP alone, according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology.
August 23, 2010
Vident offers two new restorative products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vident has expanded its line of machinable ceramics with Vitablocs RealLife, the first ceramic block offering 3D aesthetics for anterior chairside restorations, according to the company.
August 22, 2010
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Nd:YAG laser doesn't enhance teeth whitening
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Adding laser energy to in-office teeth whitening does not improve the whitening effect, according to a study in Lasers in Medical Science.
August 22, 2010
Protein-coated titanium strengthens implant attachment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed an improved coating technique that could strengthen the connection between titanium joint-replacement implants and a patients' own bone.
August 18, 2010
Anesthesia training model aids dental students
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
Can a sophisticated plastic model of the teeth, gums, and oral cavity help dental students learn to give local anesthesia injections with less pain and greater success? A study by Dutch dentistry professors suggests it can.
August 18, 2010
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