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Mandible surgery improves sleep apnea
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA), a surgical procedure that moves both the upper and/or lower mandibles forward, can yield a noticeable improvement in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
August 1, 2013
More warnings on dangers of oral piercings
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Irish Dental Association is warning young people that oral piercings pose a significant risk to their health and in extreme cases can result in life-threatening illness and infections.
July 31, 2013
Study: Laser therapy eases orthodontic pain
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Low-level laser therapy appears to be effective in reducing pain associated with orthodontic treatment, according to a study in Angle Orthodontist.
July 30, 2013
Cigna offers fixed co-pays for implants, TMD
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cigna is now offering insurance plans with fixed co-pays for surgical implants and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment and therapy.
July 28, 2013
Vita expands Vita VM LC color palette
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Vita VM LC Classical line has been expanded to 15 colors.
July 24, 2013
Ormco updates Insignia Advanced Smile Design
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ormco has released a software update for Insignia Advanced Smile Design that offers enhancements for case design.
July 22, 2013
Leaders in Dentistry: AAO President Dr. Gayle Glenn
By Rob Goszkowski
Gayle Glenn, DDS, MSD, recently took over as the first female president of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). DrBicuspid.com spoke with Dr. Glenn to learn about her plans for the coming year and how the role of women in dentistry has changed during her 30 years of practice.
July 22, 2013
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3D imaging improves orofacial pain diagnoses
By Kathy Kincade
Cone-beam CT and magnetic resonance imaging offer a number of advantages over 2D imaging tools for diagnosing temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain, according to a paper in the current Dental Clinics of North America.
July 21, 2013
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Align Technology Q2 revenues up 12.5%
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Align Technology credits strong Invisalign sales with pushing its second-quarter revenues up 12.5% year over year.
July 18, 2013
Ore. man ends lawsuit against orthodontist
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A 22-year-old Oregon man who wore braces for 11 years has dropped a $185,000 lawsuit against his orthodontist, according to a story in the Oregonian.
July 15, 2013
Ormco introduces passive self-ligating lingual brackets
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ormco has released the Alias lingual bracket system, a passive self-ligating lingual appliance developed in conjunction with Drs. Giuseppe Scuzzo and Kyoto Takemoto.
July 14, 2013
Text messages can ease orthodontic patients' pain
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A text message sent by a dental practitioner to a patient following initial placement of orthodontic appliances can reduce the severity of the patient's pain and anxiety, according to a study in the Angle Orthodontist.
July 14, 2013
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