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Dentist indicted for using paper clips in root canals pleads not guilty
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A former Massachusetts dentist indicted for inserting pieces of paper clips into patients' mouths as a post in root canals instead of using standard stainless steel posts and billing Medicaid for the cost of the post has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
April 8, 2010
PracticeWorks offers interface with Digital Office
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
PracticeWorks has announced its software can now interface with The Digital Office (TDO) for Endodontists. This partnership bridges the gap between digital imaging systems and TDO practice management software, according to the company.
April 8, 2010
Biolase responds to iLase lawsuit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase Technology has issued a statement in response to the lawsuit by Discus Dental and Zap Lasers, arguing that its new iLase handheld laser for dentistry doesn't violate the other companies' patents.
April 7, 2010
Komet touts environmentally friendly manufacturing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Komet has gone to great lengths to limit the impact of its manufacturing process on the environment, the company announced.
April 7, 2010
Discus Dental, Zap Lasers file lawsuit against Biolase
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Discus Dental and Zap Lasers have jointly filed a lawsuit against Biolase Technology in federal court in Los Angeles, the companies announced.
April 6, 2010
Researchers: Chlorhexidine improves bond strength
By Laird Harrison
Want to make your restorations last longer? Some researchers are suggesting you add a dab of chlorhexidine to the preparation. They are so convinced it works they're already teaching it to their students as standard procedure. And surprisingly, it has nothing to do with disinfection.
April 5, 2010
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GeoDigm to buy National Dentex
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
National Dentex, one of the largest chains of dental laboratories in North America, has agreed to be acquired by GDC Holdings, the holding company of GeoDigm, Dentex announced.
April 4, 2010
Dental CAD/CAM's star on the rise
By Kathy Kincade
What is driving growth in the CAD/CAM market these days? A combination of new materials, better computers, and economics, according to three vendors at the forefront of the trend. And more new products are on the way.
April 4, 2010
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Patients getting fewer restorations, study finds
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentists are placing fewer restorations and, as a consequence, they may need more patients to stay busy, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
April 1, 2010
KaVo offers free handpiece trials
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental professionals can now try out KaVo handpieces free without obligation, the company has announced.
March 31, 2010
CPC equal to CHX in reducing spatter bacteria
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colgate-Palmolive's Plax mouthwash was found to be equally as effective as chlorhexidine in reducing bacteria in oral spatter generated during ultrasonic scaling, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
March 31, 2010
Researchers tout 'silver bullet' for caries
By Donna Domino
Silver diamine fluoride is seen by some dental professionals as the most effective caries-arresting agent around. So why don't more dentists use it, and why doesn't it have FDA clearance?
March 31, 2010
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