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Survey: Caregivers uninformed about fluoride in tap water

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Nearly 60% of caregivers say they are more likely to give children bottled water than tap water, potentially depriving kids of fluoride that is critical to good oral health, according to the 2013 Delta Dental Children's Oral Health Survey.

April 1, 2013

DentaQuest working to fix reimbursement delays in Fla.

By Donna Domino

The Florida Dental Association is asking DentaQuest to expedite reimbursements for fluoride treatments that have not been paid because of company delays in updating its claims processing system to accommodate new ADA procedure codes.

April 1, 2013

ADA chastises 'Dr. Oz Show' for amalgam segment

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has released a statement saying it "strongly objects" to a March 28 segment of the "Dr. Oz Show" about dental amalgam, alleging that the show relied on sensationalism while ignoring sound science.

March 28, 2013

Sulzer Mixpac resolves lawsuit against copycats

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sulzer Mixpac has received a consent judgment and permanent injunction confirming that Spident USA and Spident Korea infringed its trademark and patent rights by offering counterfeit mixing tips made by Seil Global of Korea.

March 26, 2013

Published evidence supports partial caries removal

By Rob Goszkowski

The best way to treat carious lesions extending into dentin is to ensure a good seal, according to a new study in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry. As long as the pulp is protected, total removal of the decay is not necessary, the authors contend.

March 26, 2013

Brasseler Mini handpiece fit KaVo couplings

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Brasseler USA has made its Brasseler Mini high-speed handpiece able to connect to KaVo-style couplings, in addition to Brasseler couplings. The handpiece has a fiber-optic light, ceramic ball bearings, and a turbine designed for easy replacement, the company noted.

March 25, 2013

J. Morita releases TwinPower Turbine handpiece

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

J. Morita has introduced the TwinPower Turbine Basic handpiece, which offers several of the features of the original TwinPower product line.

March 24, 2013

Test may overestimate dental amalgam exposure

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A common test used to determine mercury exposure from dental amalgam restorations may significantly overestimate the amount of the toxic metal released from these fillings, according to University of Michigan researchers.

March 20, 2013

Study: Propofol abuse by healthcare professionals rising

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Abuse of propofol is a "rapidly progressive form of substance dependence" that is being more commonly seen among healthcare professionals, according to a study to be published in the April 2013 Journal of Addiction Medicine.

March 19, 2013

New implant system uses exact copy of original dentition

By Rob Goszkowski

A new dental implant system from Natural Dental Implants has the technology to apply an intuitive concept: replacing a tooth with an implant that is an exact replica of the extracted one. The company is awaiting U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval.

March 19, 2013

Mannitol makes dental anesthesia more effective

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Combining mannitol with lidocaine significantly increases the effectiveness of an inferior alveolar nerve block, according to a new study in Anesthesia Progress.

March 18, 2013

How does silver diamine fluoride stop dental caries?

By Kathy Kincade

Previous clinical studies have demonstrated that the topical application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is a cost-effective method for managing dental caries. Now a new study reveals the science behind SDF and its ability to arrest caries and reduce demineralization.

March 18, 2013

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