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OrthoAccel gets $10M infusion for AcceleDent launch

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

OrthoAccel Technologies has announced an equity investment of $10 million in growth capital to fund the U.S. launch of its AcceleDent system.

April 29, 2012

New mouthpiece can reduce stress level after exercise

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A customized mouthpiece that rests on the lower mandible can decrease levels of serum cortisol after exercise, thus reducing stress levels following strenuous activity and potentially providing a more rapid recovery after intense muscle exertion.

April 25, 2012

Study: Change in attitude may reduce TMD pain

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Chronic pain sufferers who learn to dwell less on their ailments may sleep better and experience less day-to-day pain, according to results of research, published online in the journal Pain, conducted on 214 people with chronic face and jaw pain.

April 25, 2012

Study: 30 days of OSA increases stroke risk

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Middle-aged and older men who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have higher risk of stroke and death, even if their cases are mild, according to a study being presented this week at the Experimental Biology 2012 meeting in San Diego.

April 23, 2012

Study reveals national statistics on orthognathic surgery

By Rabia Mughal

Dentists and orthodontists encounter questions about outcome, cost, and complications of orthognathic surgery, but there is a lack of information about these issues. A study presented at the recent American Association for Dental Research meeting mined a national database for answers.

April 23, 2012

New sleep medicine institute targets dentists

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Airway Management has established the Dental Institute of Sleep Medicine to train dental practitioners in the use of the TAPÂ oral appliance therapy for sleep-disordered breathing.

April 22, 2012