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Sun Dental names director of marketing, operations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sun Dental Labs has promoted Stephanie Jones to director of marketing and operations/general manager.
October 23, 2011
MIS Implants offers free PerioPatch samples
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
MIS Implants Technologies has launched a website where dentists can get free samples of its new PerioPatch wound-healing product.
October 23, 2011
Durian fruit extract has antibacterial mouth rinse potential
By Rob Goszkowski
Durian fruit, popular in Southeast Asia, has a tough, spiky rind that appears to have some positive oral hygiene implications. In a study presented at the recent ADA annual session, a team of Thai researchers found that it is nontoxic, reduces bad breath, and reduces bacteria in the oral cavity.
October 23, 2011
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Botox, dermal fillers can enhance implant outcomes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
When placing dental implants, practitioners should consider using Botox and dermal filler agents for patients who need facial volume restorations, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry annual meeting in Las Vegas.
October 20, 2011
Does funding influence implant research outcomes?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Industry-funded dental implant research is not biased in favor of positive clinical study outcomes, according to a study in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants.
October 20, 2011
Kan. clinic joins Smiles Across America network
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas in Pittsburg, KS, is the latest facility to join Smiles Across America, an Oral Health America program.
October 20, 2011
Pro baseball players asked to give up chewing tobacco
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
With the World Series now under way, U.S. government and health officials this week are calling on professional baseball players to stop chewing tobacco at games and on camera, according to an Associated Press story.
October 20, 2011
Tissue graft prevents gingival recession after implant
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Combining subepithelial connective tissue grafting with immediate tooth replacement can reduce gingival recession following a tooth implant, according to a study in the Journal of Oral Implantology.
October 20, 2011
Study reports on laryngeal cancer treatment trends
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The use of surgery to treat early-stage laryngeal cancer is increasing in the U.S., and chemotherapy in combination with radiation therapy is being used more often to treat patients in an advanced stage of the disease, according to a report in the Archives of Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery.
October 19, 2011
Biolase CFO takes on new role
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Frederick Furry, chief financial officer (CFO) of Biolase, has also been appointed to the role of chief operating officer, effective immediately, the company announced.
October 19, 2011
Study finds elevated macromolecular degradation in periodontitis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Periodontal disease can induce metabolites associated with inflammation, oxidative stress, tissue degradation, and bacterial metabolism, according to a study in the Journal of Dental Research.
October 19, 2011
Henry Schein donates $500K for cancer research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
For the sixth consecutive year, Henry Schein is running its Think Pink, Practice Pink program, which donates a portion of the sales from certain products to the American Cancer Society (ACS).
October 18, 2011
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