Dental Hygiene: Page 386

Study compares transcrestal techniques for jaw reconstruction
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Transcrestal surgical techniques for maxillary sinus floor elevation offer an alternative for reconstructive surgery of the mandible prior to the placement of dental implants, according to a pilot study in the Journal of Oral Implantology.
September 13, 2012
iRaise sinus lift implant introduced in Hong Kong
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Maxillent, a dental implant technology company, has signed an exclusive contract with Pioneer Richteeth Medical Distribution Shanghai for the distribution of the iRaise sinus lift implant in Hong Kong.
September 13, 2012
Fluoridation tested in 4 major U.S. cities this year
By Rob Goszkowski
The water fluoridation debate has heated up in 2012, with three major U.S. cities deciding in favor of it and another city's citizens set to vote on the practice in November. In each case, city councils and voters are faced with the question, "Which side's science is right?"
September 13, 2012
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J&J to divest Reach toothpaste/floss brand?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Johnson & Johnson is reportedly looking for a buyer for its Reach brand of toothbrushes and dental floss, according to a Wall Street Journal article.
September 12, 2012
NYC bans large sugary drinks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The New York City Board of Health has approved a measure proposed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to ban the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, street carts, and movie theaters, according to a story in the New York Times.
September 12, 2012
CDx Diagnostics launches new version of OralCDx
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
CDx Diagnostics is launching an enhanced, second-generation version of its OralCDx test for detecting oral precancer and cancer.
September 12, 2012
No differences in kids treated with composites vs. amalgam
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study that tested whether dental restoration materials could affect children's physical growth found no significant differences in physical development in children who received amalgam or composite fillings.
September 12, 2012
Lawmakers in Porland, Ore., vote in favor of fluoridation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Portland, OR, has shed its distinction as the largest city in the U.S. to not fluoridate its public water supply.
September 11, 2012
UBC gets $8M for Vietnamese oral research center
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has received an in-kind gift of $8 million from the Ho Chi Minh City National Hospital of Odonto-Stomatology to create an oral health research center.
September 11, 2012
CDA journal addresses rise in pulp temp
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The September issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association covers a range of topics, including a discussion of the different reasons for the rise in pulp temperature during various modalities of tooth preparation, the California Dental Association (CDA) announced.
September 11, 2012
Delcam upgrades DentMILL software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delcam has launched a major upgrade to its DentMILL software for the milling of dental implant restorations.
September 11, 2012
Dental groups advocate for Hispanics' oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Hispanic Dental Association and Oral Health America, together with Crest and Oral-B, are convening in Washington, DC, today for a day of advocacy for oral health education among the U.S. Hispanic population.
September 11, 2012
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