Dental Hygiene: Page 491

Many U.S. states revising dental sedation guidelines
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
As part of Sedation Safety Week, DOCS Education has released a comprehensive list of all the U.S. states and Canadian provinces that changed or updated dental sedation regulations since January 2010.
March 9, 2011
New glass ionomer has antibacterial properties
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new glass ionomer cement with antibacterial properties shows promise for use in clinical dentistry in initial lab-based experiments, according to a new study.
March 9, 2011
Komet launches interproximal starter kit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Komet has released an interproximal enamel reduction (IPR) starter kit containing six hand-selected oscillating instruments that includes new contact breakers to replace diamond strips during the initial phase of IPR procedures.
March 9, 2011
Oral cancer screenings a must, say malpractice attorneys
By Donna Domino
Given the dramatic rise in dental malpractice lawsuits stemming from missed oral cancer diagnoses, dental practitioners should make oral cancer screenings a standard part of every patient exam, according to a panel of attorneys at the recent Chicago Midwinter Meeting.
March 9, 2011
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U.K. clinic launches campaign to prevent unnecessary tooth removal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Harley Street Centre for Endodontics in London has launched the Saving Teeth Awareness Campaign for consumers, the clinic announced.
March 8, 2011
Ameritas helps fund oral cancer research at UNC
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ameritas Group has made a $250,000 gift commitment to the University of Nebraska Foundation to establish a permanent endowment in support of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Dentistry.
March 7, 2011
Tongue cancer increasing in young, white women
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The incidence of squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue in young white women in the U.S. has risen steadily over the last three decades, according to a new study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
March 7, 2011
HPV-related oral cancer rate rising among white men
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
While the incidence of oropharyngeal cancer among some ethnic groups in the U.S. have declined, rates of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oral cancer among white men have risen dramatically, according to research conducted by RTI International.
March 7, 2011
Self-adjusting file cleans, shapes, irrigates canal
By Nancy A. Melville
A novel endodontic technology system streamlines the root canal process and reduces file breakage, according to a presentation March 5 at the Western Regional Dental Convention in Phoenix.
March 7, 2011
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Delcam to debut new implant system at IDS
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delcam will launch a complete open system for the design and manufacture of dental implant restorations at the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany, March 22-26.
March 7, 2011
Sikes Dental acquires Dentatrust
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sikes Dental has acquired Dentatrust dental labs, both located in Charlotte, NC. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, according to a Sikes press release.
March 7, 2011
DentalEZ takes over Trimira's dental business
By Kathy Kincade
In an effort to expand its clinical product offerings into the diagnostic arena, DentalEZ has acquired Trimira's Identafi 3000 oral cancer detection technology and rights to the Trimira name and technology in the dental market.
March 6, 2011
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