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Supplements enhance effectiveness of Botox
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Taking a dietary supplement of organic zinc and the enzyme phytase four days before receiving botulinum toxin injections made the toxin more effective in 93% of patients tested in a recent study.
August 31, 2010
Billing dispute stalls removal of teen's braces
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Chicago teenager had to wait eight months to have his braces removed because the orthodontist refused to take them off until a $300 bill was paid, according to a story in the Chicago Tribune.
August 30, 2010
New credentialing program for orthodontic assistants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
AAO Services, a subsidiary of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), has launched the AAO Voluntary Certification Program for orthodontic clinical assistants. Orthodontic assistants who meet requirements of the program will be recognized by the credential designation of specialized orthodontic assistant.
August 29, 2010
RightSmile continues to expand
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
RightSmile opened 10 new SmileShoppe teeth-whitening centers in the U.S. in August, adding $5,000 a month in reoccurring revenue, according to the company.
August 29, 2010
Dos and don'ts for cosmetic dentistry: It's about benefits
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
During case presentation for aesthetic services, practices should emphasize key benefits.
August 29, 2010
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Synthetic resin coating can reduce fixed appliance biofilms
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Coating orthodontic brackets with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) reduces biofilm formation on the brackets and associated decalcification of tooth enamel, according to a study in the European Journal of Orthodontics.
August 26, 2010
Oral health worse in teens who seek ortho treatment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Adolescents who sought orthodontic treatment had more severe malocclusions and aesthetic impairments and had worse oral health quality of life than peers who did not seek orthodontic treatment, according to a study in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
August 25, 2010
World's tallest man gets free dental makeover
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Southern California dentist has volunteered to provide the world's tallest man with a free dental makeover.
August 25, 2010
Washington's dentures shine at dental museum
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
One of the star attractions at Baltimore's National Museum of Dentistry features President George Washington's dentures, which were made of hippopotamus ivory.
August 23, 2010
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OrthoAccel signs distributors in Australia, S. Korea
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
OrthoAccel Technologies has signed distribution agreements with AB Orthodontics in Melbourne, Australia, and Inno Dental and Medical in Seoul, South Korea.
August 23, 2010
CariFree partners with Six Month Smiles
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
CariFree is partnering with Six Month Smiles to promote cavity prevention through the use of minimally invasive procedures.
August 22, 2010
Nd:YAG laser doesn't enhance teeth whitening
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Adding laser energy to in-office teeth whitening does not improve the whitening effect, according to a study in Lasers in Medical Science.
August 22, 2010
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