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Why live-patient courses are essential

By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA

Patients these days are well-informed -- and critical, writes Dr. Helaine Smith in The Mouth Physician. If you don't satisfy them, you may even end up in court. That's why it's essential to study the latest techniques at live-patient courses where communication is part of the lesson.

December 29, 2008

Connecticut woman wins lawsuit over 'horse teeth'

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A jury awarded nearly $200,000 to a Connecticut woman who claims her dentist promised her a celebrity smile but gave her "horse teeth" instead, according to an Associated Press story.

December 28, 2008

ADA pushes for public education on teeth whitening

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA House of Delegates has adopted a resolution to support public education about consulting a licensed dentist to determine if whitening/bleaching is an appropriate course of treatment.

December 10, 2008

Align Technology can now market Invisalign in Japan

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Align Technology has received regulatory approval from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to promote and sell its Invisalign brand in the country, according to the company.

December 7, 2008

In defense of cosmetic dentistry

By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA

There's nothing unethical about making teeth look better, argues Dr. Helaine Smith in her column, The Mouth Physician. Restoring appearances can also mean restoring strength. One key is paying proper attention to occlusion.

December 7, 2008

Remedent and Den-Mat broaden relationship

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Remedent has signed three new distribution agreements with Den-Mat Holdings.

November 18, 2008

Ameritas offers cosmetic dental benefits

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ameritas Group will now cover professional tooth bleaching and tooth-color composite fillings on molars, the company announced.

November 13, 2008

Brighter teeth without bleaching?

By Rabia Mughal

A perfect pearly white smile is a priority for many patients, but what about situations in which bleaching is not an option? An Australian technique called "tooth lightening" avoids peroxide altogether, using remineralization instead to brighten teeth.

November 12, 2008

Survey: Nicorette gum also whitens teeth

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A survey has found that Nicorette White Ice Mint not only helps ease tough cravings and withdrawal symptoms, but also helps whiten teeth, according to GlaxoSmithKline.

November 9, 2008

Heraeus launches Venus White teeth-whitening gel

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Furthering its expansion into high-end cosmetic products and materials, Heraeus Kulzer is launching Venus White, the newest member of the Venus family.

November 2, 2008

Align Technology announces restructuring plan

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Align Technology will lay off 111 employees -- 8% of its work force -- as part of a new restructuring plan designed to increase efficiencies across the organization and lower the company's overall cost structure, the company announced.

October 27, 2008

Root canal or dental implant?

By Dr. Monica "mOe" Anderson

SAN ANTONIO - Root canal treatment or dental implant? That is the question. Many factors, from ethical considerations to the patient's overall health, must be considered in this important decision, according to Charles Goodacre, D.D.S., M.S.D.

October 16, 2008

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