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Study to examine hearing loss in dentists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A doctoral student at East Tennessee State University is conducting a study to examine hearing loss in dentists, according to an Associated Press story.
November 9, 2011
FDA tells retailers to stop selling tobacco to minors
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent warning letters to more than 1,200 retailers regarding violations relating to selling tobacco to minors.
November 9, 2011
AMD Lasers publishes surgical manuals for 161 procedures
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
AMD Lasers has published a set of surgical manuals for dentists, titled Diode Laser Soft Tissue Surgery for Laser Dentist: Volumes 1-3.
November 8, 2011
Perio disease resistance linked to fat cells
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The human body is better at fighting periodontal disease when fat cells -- which trigger inflammation -- disappear, according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology.
November 8, 2011
Xlear launches cinnamon toothpaste with xylitol
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Xlear has introduced an all-natural, cinnamon-flavored toothpaste that contains xylitol.
November 8, 2011
Retired dentist invents unique toothpaste for kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
It took him 10 years, but Howard Wright, DMD, an inventor and retired dentist, has finally achieved his goal of creating a toothpaste that changes color as you brush.
November 8, 2011
Dental Heroes: Operation Smile takes on the world
By Rob Goszkowski
Back in 1982, when William Magee, DDS, MD, accepted an invitation to go to the Philippines to help treat children with cleft palates and cleft lips, he had no intention of starting a charitable organization. But 30 years later, his Operation Smile has provided free care to more than 200,000 children worldwide.
November 8, 2011
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Nobel Biocare Q3 revenues down slightly
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental implant maker Nobel Biocare's third-quarter revenues for 2011 were down year over year, but losses narrowed significantly.
November 7, 2011
Tooth stem cells key to new bone disease treatment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine have developed a new genetic approach to specifically block the damaged copy of the gene for a rare bone disease, while leaving the normal copy untouched.
November 7, 2011
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Biolase to sell Waterlase iPlus in South Korea
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase Technology has received approval from the Korean Food and Drug Administration to sell its Waterlase iPlus all-tissue dental laser systems throughout South Korea.
November 7, 2011
3M ESPE offers zirconia restoration guarantee
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3M ESPE is offering guarantees against fractures or chipping for its Lava crown and bridge restorations.
November 6, 2011
U.S. judge blocks graphic cigarette labels
By Reuters Health
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal judge blocked a U.S. rule requiring tobacco companies to display graphic images on cigarette packs. The judge granted a temporary injunction, saying that the tobacco companies would likely prevail in their lawsuit challenging the requirement as unconstitutional because it compels speech in violation of the First Amendment.
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