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Nonperoxide whitening agents may alter enamel

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Peroxide-based and nonperoxide-based in-office systems are equally effective at tooth whitening, but nonperoxide agents may affect enamel, according to a new study to be presented at the International Association for Dental Research conference next month in Barcelona, Spain.

June 10, 2010

Fosamax retrial now under way

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The retrial of the Fosamax/osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) trial that ended in a mistrial last year got under way June 7 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

June 10, 2010

Does rearranging shade guides really work?

By Rabia Mughal

Achieving a perfect shade match is always a challenge. Some clinicians recommend rearranging the Vita Classical shade guide according to value to achieve better results. But a new study found this method may not be more effective.

June 10, 2010

Dear Doctor, AACD partner on education

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dear Doctor -- Dentistry and Oral Health magazine is partnering with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) to help educate dental patients on current topics in cosmetic dentistry.

June 9, 2010

Zinc-free denture adhesive uses aloe, myrrh

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Secure has introduced a new denture adhesive that contains aloe and myrrh to combat the problems of gum irritation often caused by ill-fitting dentures.

June 8, 2010

Botox can improve cleft lip reconstruction results

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Use of Botox during cleft lip reconstruction surgery produces better aesthetic outcomes, according to a study to be presented at the upcoming International Association for Dental Research meeting in Barcelona, Spain.

June 7, 2010

Canadian group mulls class-action Fosamax lawsuit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Canadian consumer group is considering filing a class-action complaint against Merck Frosst for failing to disclose side effects connected with the bisphosphonate drug Fosamax, according to an article in the Montreal Gazette.

June 7, 2010

U.S. court rules on dental services for veterans

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In a case that could define what dental services the U.S. government must provide to veterans, a federal appeals court has denied a Korean War veteran's demand that the government provide him with dentures to replace the teeth extracted by military dentists.

June 7, 2010

Tongue measurements aid oral appliance sleep apnea therapy

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ratio between tongue volume and bony enclosure size in patients with obstructive sleep apnea may help dentists calculate oral appliance treatment success, according to research presented at the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine annual meeting in San Antonio.

June 7, 2010

Dentists can help diagnose kid's sleep disorders

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Questionnaires can help dentists screen for sleep-disordered breathing, including sleep apnea, snoring, and upper-airway resistance, in pediatric patients, according to research presented June 5 at the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine annual meeting in San Antonio.

June 6, 2010

Trapezio offers online course for treatment coordinators

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Trapezio has launched the Academy of Treatment Coordinators, a new online course designed specifically for treatment coordinators in orthodontic practices. It is available as part of the new Learning Management System (LMS) offered by Trapezio.

June 2, 2010

Patients on bisphosphonates may be unaware of BON risk

By Rabia Mughal

Patients who take bisphosphonates may not be aware that bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis (BON) can develop after they undergo invasive dental care, according to a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

June 2, 2010

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