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Dental Laboratories Association creates 'British Bite Mark'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.K. dental patients can now identify where their oral appliances were made, thanks to the new "British Bite Mark" campaign by the Dental Laboratories Association (DLA).
March 25, 2012
FDA panel finds dissolvable tobacco less risky
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel report released March 21 says dissolvable tobacco products could reduce health risks compared with other tobacco products.
March 22, 2012
Chef, cancer survivor drops dental malpractice lawsuits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Renowned chef Grant Achatz has reached an undisclosed settlement with Bucktown Wicker Park Dental Associates, the Chicago-area dental clinic he sued after being diagnosed with advanced tongue cancer, according to a story in the Chicago Sun-Times.
March 22, 2012
Perio therapy reduces medical costs for diabetes patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medical costs are lower for people with diabetes who receive treatment for periodontal disease, according to a study presented today at the American Association for Dental Research annual meeting.
March 22, 2012
Acteon offers ultrasonic tips for Piezotome 2
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Acteon North America has introduced a set of ultrasonic tips for the Piezotome 2, Implant Center 2 LED, and Piezotome Solo LED devices for piezoelectric osseous surgery.
March 21, 2012
Wider surgical margins better for early tongue cancer
By Donna Domino
Wider surgical margins for early tongue tumors might reduce local recurrence and improve survival for most T1 and T2 oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) tumors, according to a new study in the Journal of Laryngology & Otology.
March 20, 2012
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Study IDs 2 cancer-promoting pathways in esophageal cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A non-traditional pathway for spiriting a cancer-promoting protein into the cell nucleus points to a possible combination therapy for esophageal cancer, researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reported in the latest issue of Cancer Cell.
March 19, 2012
BioHorizons pulls plug on IPO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
BioHorizons, which sells dental implants and related products, has withdrawn its plans for an initial public offering, citing poor market conditions.
March 19, 2012
NIH gives U.K. group $2.1M for C. albicans research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Howard Jenkinson, PhD, professor of oral microbiology and head of research for the School of Oral and Dental Sciences at the University of Bristol, has been awarded a $2.1 million, five-year program renewal from the NIH.
March 19, 2012
AAPD calls for more caries risk assessment research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has issued a technical report that supports the concept of caries risk assessment and offers some suggestions for further advancing its application in the clinical care of children.
March 19, 2012
EU suspends LiteTouch dental laser certification
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Light Instruments, also known as Syneron Dental, has initiated a voluntary field action regarding LiteTouch dental laser systems installed at customer sites in Europe.
March 19, 2012
DentalEZ supports Oral Cancer Awareness Month
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DentalEZ Group is joining the Oral Cancer Foundation and the University of Pennsylvania to increase oral cancer awareness for both dental professionals and the general public throughout the month of April.
March 18, 2012
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