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Bio patch regrows bone
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers have created an implantable "bio patch" that regrows bone in a living body using existing cells, a process that has potential uses in dentistry, according to a new study.
November 7, 2013
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Why a hygienist should pick out your toothbrush
By Rob Goszkowski
Dental hygienists can lead the way in helping patients select over-the-counter (OTC) products that are right for them. To do that effectively, they have to be knowledgeable about what's available. Judy Bendit, RDH, taught an audience at last week's ADA Annual Session in New Orleans how to build their OTC product knowledge.
November 7, 2013
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3M files patent lawsuits in Germany
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3M has filed two patent lawsuits in Germany regarding its technology for coloring ceramic-based dental restorations.
November 6, 2013
MOM clinic treats more than 800 at ADA 2013
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More than 800 New Orleans residents received cleanings, restorative and specialty care, dentures, and x-rays during the ADA's Mission of Mercy (MOM) charity dental clinic, which was held during the group's annual meeting.
November 4, 2013
Panel creates dental therapist education standards
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A panel of academic experts has developed a set of evidence-based national standards for education programs that train midlevel providers, also known as dental therapists, in the U.S.
November 4, 2013
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Many HNC patients are malnourished when diagnosed
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Some 35% to 60% of all patients with head and neck cancers (HNC) are malnourished when they are diagnosed, according to a new study in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
November 4, 2013
U.S. implant market hit $979M in 2012
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. market for dental implants and final abutments was valued at nearly $979 million in 2012, driven by the growing number of general dentists offering implant treatments, according to a market research report from Reportbuyer.com.
November 4, 2013
Brush Buddies releases sonic toothbrush
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Brush Buddies is now offering its Soniclean Pro line of sonic toothbrushes.
November 3, 2013
ADA: Dentists can help detect diabetes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dentist can be a valuable member of a patient's diabetes healthcare team to help check for signs of gum disease and provide tips to patients on how to maintain good oral health, according to the American Dental Association (ADA).
November 3, 2013
'Homing beacon' immune cells may treat perio disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Periodontal disease could be effectively treated by beckoning the right kind of immune system cells to the inflamed tissues, according to a new animal study by U.S. and Brazilian researchers published October 28 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
October 31, 2013
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Global biomaterials market to hit $88.4B by 2017
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The global biomaterials market produced $44 billion in revenues in 2012 and is expected to double to $88.4 billion by 2017, according to a new market research report.
October 31, 2013
Ceramics market to grow to $2.3B in 2018
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The global medical and dental ceramics market will grow from $1.1 billion in 2013 to $2.3 billion in 2018, according to a market analysis report from NanoMarkets.
October 31, 2013
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