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Physicist who developed lasers dies at 99
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Physicist Charles H. Townes, PhD, died on Tuesday in Oakland, CA, at the age of 99. Townes shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1964 for the invention of the laser.
January 27, 2015
America's ToothFairy's Smile Drive to collect oral care products for at-risk kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
America's ToothFairy: National Children's Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) will launch its Smile Drive campaign to raise oral health awareness and collect toothbrushes and toothpaste for at-risk children in February, National Children's Dental Health Month.
January 26, 2015
A dereliction of duty on prevention
By John Fisher, DDS
In this Second Opinion, Massachusetts dentist Dr. John Fisher writes on the positive impact fluoridated water supplies have on dental health and urges more communities to understand the public health benefits.
January 26, 2015
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Dr. Califf named FDA deputy commissioner for medical products, tobacco
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Robert Califf, MD, has been appointed the FDA deputy commissioner for medical products and tobacco.
January 25, 2015
Challenging the pumice/rubber cup 'prophylaxis' in children
By David A. Nash, DMD, EdD
In this Second Opinion, Dr. David A. Nash urges the profession of dentistry to stop the use of pumice and rubber cup prophylaxis when treating children. He cites many studies in the literature and experience as to why the treatment should be discontinued.
January 25, 2015
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Pulpdent's Embrace varnish now in 12-mL tubes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Pulpdent announced that its Embrace varnish, 5% sodium fluoride with CXP, is now available in 12-mL tubes.
January 22, 2015
Football legend Jim Kelly now cancer-free
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
After a recurrence of oral cancer in 2014, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly is now cancer-free.
January 21, 2015
OSAP adds Atlanta office
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has added an office in Atlanta.
January 21, 2015
UB researchers develop device to find, destroy cancer cells
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at the University at Buffalo (UB) are designing a new biomedical device that could make chemotherapy more efficient, reduce its side effects, and improve the treatment of oral and other cancers.
January 21, 2015
Study: Heavy smokers should be checked for head/neck cancer
By Donna Domino
In addition to being screened for lung cancer, heavy smokers should also be checked for head and neck cancer to improve early detection and survival, according to a new study by University of Pittsburgh researchers in the journal Cancer.
January 21, 2015
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Anthem offers 3rd dental cleaning to pregnant members, patients with diabetes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is now offering an additional dental cleaning per benefit period for certain plan members who are pregnant or who have diabetes.
January 20, 2015
CDA announces grant recipients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Dental Association (CDA) Foundation has announced the 10 organizations that will receive Dental Materials and Supplies Grants, a program that provides nonprofit organizations with supplies for dental operations and oral health services.
January 20, 2015
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