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Less peroxide, more time triumph in whitening strip study

By Rob Goszkowski

A new study comparing the effectiveness of two teeth-whitening treatments found that an experimental whiting strip, which has a lower H2O2 concentration applied for a longer period of time, had better results than one currently on the market, which has a higher concentration and is used for less time.

April 15, 2013

Why don't more U.S. orthodontists offer teeth whitening?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Most orthodontists in the U.S. see patients who are interested in teeth whitening as well, but very few provide those services themselves, according to a new study in the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics.

April 14, 2013

Operation Smile, Smile Train partner on Rwanda Smiles

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Smile Train and Operation Smile are launching Rwanda Smiles, an initiative to create a cleft-free Rwanda.

April 11, 2013

BiteDownDeals.com supports Operation Smile

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

BiteDownDeals.com, a daily deal website for dental supplies and materials, is supporting Operation Smile by making contributions to the organization this week during the California Dental Association's annual convention in Anaheim, CA.

April 7, 2013

Mouthguards key to protecting kids who play sports

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

April is National Facial Protection Month, and parents, coaches, and athletes are being reminded to play it safe as they prepare for recreational and organized sports.

April 2, 2013

Ark. orthodontist expands practice with 5 new clinics

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Arkansas orthodontist Ben Burris, DDS, MDS, has acquired Arkansas Orthodontics.

March 31, 2013

Heraeus messaging emphasizes support for labs, dentists

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Going forward, Heraeus Kulzer's communications with dental professionals will emphasize the message "Giving a Hand to Oral Health," conveying its support for dental practices and laboratories.

March 28, 2013

Heraeus Kulzer launches online Smile Store

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Heraeus Kulzer has launched the Venus Smile Store, allowing dental practices to sell the company's Venus whitening and oral care products to patients online.

March 27, 2013

Are remineralizing agents effective on white-spot lesions?

By Rob Goszkowski

There is no easy answer for resolving white-spot lesions (WSLs) that appear following orthodontic treatment. A new systematic review found insufficient evidence supporting the effectiveness of various preventive measures, but another researcher suggests not giving up on these measures just yet.

March 27, 2013

Nat'l CASA Assoc. will find applicants for S4L

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Smile for a Lifetime Foundation (S4L) has partnered with the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association to help S4L chapters throughout North America find qualified applicants for their local orthodontic scholarship programs.

March 26, 2013

Remineralizing agents have limited effect after whitening

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Using remineralizing agents following in-office teeth whitening with 35% to 38% hydrogen peroxide does not help tooth enamel fully recover its microhardness over time, according to a new study in Acta Odontologica Scandinavica.

March 26, 2013

Denture care brochure offered in Spanish, English

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American College of Prosthodontists has published a patient brochure in two languages to help consumers learn how to care for their dentures.

March 21, 2013

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