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Jury award in Fosamax/ONJ case cut from $8M to $1.5M
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A federal judge has dramatically reduced a jury award in an osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) case that originally ended in a mistrial. But Merck, the manufacturer of the bisphosphonate drug Fosamax at the center of the litigation, is still upset.
October 4, 2010
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New device could eliminate cleft palate surgery
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Children with cleft palates may no longer need invasive jaw-widening surgery as an adult.
September 30, 2010
Orthodontic radiographs can promote cell toxicity
By Kathy Kincade
Orthodontic radiographs appear to promote cytotoxicity in oral mucosa, according to a new study in Dentomaxillofacial Radiology -- calling into question once again whether multiple cephalograms are warranted in every orthodontic case.
September 30, 2010
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Outpatient treatment of jaw fractures safe, cost-effective
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New research by University of Cincinnati oral and maxillofacial surgeons suggests that treating isolated lower mandibular fractures on an outpatient basis has the same outcome and significantly lowers healthcare costs.
September 29, 2010
Tufts provides sleep disorder training for dental students
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Sleep Medicine Program at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is training dental students to identify and treat sleeping disorders through the use of corrective mouth equipment, according to a story in The Tufts Daily.
September 29, 2010
Glidewell lifetime replacement for bleaching trays, retainers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Glidewell Laboratories is now offering a unique prescription-renewal service for two of its cosmetic products: Clear-Soft Bleaching Trays for Life and Clear-Lock Retainers for Life.
September 28, 2010
Vident offers new Vita MFT denture teeth shades
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vita's Multifunctional Teeth (MFT) are now available in an expanded shade range for even greater versatility, according to Vident, which distributes the products in the U.S.
September 28, 2010
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Delta Dental of Tenn. to donate mouthguards
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
To prevent some of the 300,000 sports-related concussions that occur each year in the U.S. and to protect the teeth of Tennessee's young athletes, Delta Dental of Tennessee is partnering with the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl and the Nashville Predators to donate 18,750 mouthguards to youth football and hockey players across the state.
September 27, 2010
NC office raises thousands for violence prevention
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Allan Acton, D.D.S., and Cary Family Dental in Cary, NC, recently donated $6,276 to Interact, a private, nonprofit United Way agency that provides safety, support, and awareness to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, the practice announced.
September 27, 2010
Swedish biomaterial suitable for soft-tissue augmentation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study confirms that the biomaterial Artelon Cosmetic, developed by Artimplant for soft-tissue augmentation in the upper jaw, can be used to successfully treat patients with tissue defects, the company announced.
September 27, 2010
Tool IDs those who may be unhappy with cosmetic outcomes
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
Australian researchers have a created a screening tool to help clinicians determine whether individuals will be satisfied with the outcomes of elective cosmetic dental procedures.
September 26, 2010
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Smile makeovers less popular in U.K.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Figures released this week by the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry indicate that three out of five U.K. dentists are performing at least 50% fewer extensive smile makeovers than they were in 2008, according to a story by Professional Beauty.
September 22, 2010
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