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Ky. launches Smiling Schools program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Some 25,000 Kentucky children in Appalachia will receive preventive oral health services through a new pilot program announced by Gov. Steve Beshear.
August 24, 2011
Are endodontists missing out when it comes to dental implants?
By Kenneth S. Serota, DDS, MMSc
Is the dental implant market inherently biased against endodontists, or is the issue more complicated than that? An endodontist responds to a recent study that looked at general dentists' views on referring patients for dental implants.
August 24, 2011
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NJ Little Leaguer wins antitobacco slogan contest
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An 11-year-old New Jersey boy is the most recent winner of the Oral Health America National Spit Tobacco Education Program annual slogan contest.
August 23, 2011
U.K. dental charity launches oral cancer awareness month
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.K. oral health charity has announced the Mouth Cancer Action Month campaign, which will take place throughout November and is dedicated to raising awareness of the disease.
August 23, 2011
Cancer study tests exosome-removal device
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Aethlon Medical has entered into an agreement with the Sarcoma Oncology Center in Santa Monica, CA, to study the effectiveness of the Aethlon Hemopurifier in removing immunosuppressive exosomes from the blood of advanced-stage cancer patients, including those with head and neck cancer.
August 23, 2011
Renishaw offers compact milling system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Renishaw is now offering a compact milling system designed to complement its incise dental CAD/CAM system.
August 23, 2011
Destination dentistry
By Dr. Sheri Doniger
A recent trip to New York City for Dr. Sheri Doniger included a trip to the dentist for a Cerec chairside restoration -- as a patient.
August 22, 2011
U.K. researchers develop new remineralization technique
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from the University of Leeds School of Chemistry have developed a peptide they say could be used to remineralize teeth.
August 22, 2011
Plackers, OHA expand oral health partnership
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Building on a partnership that began in 2010, Plackers will sponsor the first Oral Health America (OHA) Smiles Across America Innovation Grants.
August 22, 2011
Technology advances make light curing more complex
By Rob Goszkowski
Light-curing times for composites have dropped as light-source technology has evolved from halogen lamps to light-emitting diodes. But the technique has also become more complex, and manufacturers are not providing enough guidance, according to a composite-curing expert.
August 22, 2011
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Chemists ID protein in dental biofilm bacterium
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Two chemists at the University of California, San Diego have discovered the most naturally variable protein known to date in a bacterium that is a key player in the formation of dental plaque.
August 21, 2011
Proposed bill follows VA infection-control scandal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) is introducing federal legislation that would let the government fine and imprison for up to one year U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration employees who intentionally fail to follow infection-control practices, according to a story in the Dayton Daily News.
August 21, 2011
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