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Straumann 2011 midyear revenues down 6.5%
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Straumann Group has reported revenues of $462.7 million for the first six months of 2011, a decrease of 6.5% over revenues of $495 million for the same period in 2010.
August 15, 2011
$3.2M grant targets saliva protein for HIV prevention
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has awarded a five-year, $3.2 million grant to the New York University College of Dentistry and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey to conduct the first study to evaluate whether gp340, a protein found in saliva and other mucosal secretions, can prevent HIV transmission in vivo.
August 15, 2011
Lawsuit targets Medicare denial of dental care
By Donna Domino
A lawsuit pending in U.S. federal court seeks to overcome Medicare's resistance to providing coverage for dental services for patients with diseases such as oral cancer and Sjögren's syndrome, which often require extensive dental procedures prompted by their medical conditions and related treatments.
August 15, 2011
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Bacteria linked with early caries found in infant saliva
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new University of Illinois study confirms the presence of bacteria associated with early childhood caries (ECC) in infant saliva.
August 14, 2011
Study: Menthol cigarettes tougher to quit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
People who smoke menthol cigarettes may find it harder to quit, especially blacks and Puerto Ricans, researchers report in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
August 14, 2011
Gastroesophageal reflux not linked with dental erosion in kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Location-specific dental erosion is not associated with gastroesophageal reflux (GER), salivary flow, or bacterial load, according to a new study in Gastroenterology.
August 14, 2011
Probiotic breath mints help whiten teeth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nutri-Health Supplements, formulator of the Flora Source Multi-Probiotic, has introduced a once-daily probiotic mint, FloraBright Healthy Breath Mints, designed to whiten teeth and maintain optimal oral health.
August 14, 2011
Calif. water district sued over fluoridation program
By Kathy Kincade
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is allegedly using a drug in its water fluoridation program that does not have U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval and may pose health risks to those who consume it, according to a lawsuit filed August 9.
August 11, 2011
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Nobel Biocare midyear profits drop 51%
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Swiss implant maker Nobel Biocare reported revenues of 286.4 million euros for the first half of 2011, a 1.4% decrease from revenues of 291.6 million euros for the same period in 2010.
August 11, 2011
GHSU institute to focus on regenerative medicine
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Georgia Health Sciences University (GHSU) has established the Institute for Regenerative and Reparative Medicine, designed to expand studies of diseases or injuries that impact the muscles and skeleton, the central nervous system, and the head and neck.
August 11, 2011
Biolase Q2 revenues jump 105%
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase has reported net revenues of $12.1 million for the second quarter of 2011 (end-June 30), a 105% increase over revenues of $5.9 million in the same quarter of 2010.
August 10, 2011
Hypnotherapy helps major league ballplayers quit tobacco
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
When San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy decided it was time to quit using chewing tobacco, he turned to a solution that worked for fellow members of the Major League Baseball team: hypnotherapy.
August 10, 2011
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