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Acupuncture helps reduce gag reflex during impression taking
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
How many of your patients gag, or think they will gag, during a procedure? This is unpleasant both for patients and dental professionals, and might be preventing some patients from seeking oral healthcare. However, a recent Italian study suggests there may be a relatively simple solution: acupuncture.
December 10, 2013
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IU dental school to help homeless veterans
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Indiana University (IU) School of Dentistry is taking part in a new project to make unemployed homeless veterans in more employable by giving them an improved dental appearance.
December 9, 2013
ADA backs NC board on teeth-whitening fight with FTC
By Donna Domino
The ADA is supporting efforts of the North Carolina dental board in a dispute over the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) ruling that the board's actions against nondentists who offer teeth-whitening products and services violated U.S. antitrust laws.
December 9, 2013
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DrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry Insider
By Rabia Mughal
December 4, 2013
New treatment protocol for TMJ investigated
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new treatment protocol for the application of computer-assisted surgical simulation technology in temporomandibular (TMJ) and facial deformity cases requiring reconstruction with patient-fitted total joint prostheses is featured in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
December 3, 2013
Study questions records needed for orthodontic diagnosis
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
A study in PLOS One implies that orthodontists can select an individual set of records needed for each patient rather than the full suite of dental models, facial and intraoral photographs, a set of 2D radiographs, and clinical measurements. The study does include the caveat that the researchers found only a few high-quality studies in the area.
December 1, 2013
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Ark. orthodontist agrees not to do prophies
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Fort Smith, AR, orthodontist has agreed to stop offering prophylaxes to the general public after being summoned before the Arkansas State Board of Examiners.
November 25, 2013
Cost-effectiveness: FDPs versus anterior implants
By Rob Goszkowski
When restoring a single missing tooth, which treatment is more cost-effective: fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) or an implant-supported single crown? Swiss researchers have found cost advantages of one option over the other in the long term.
November 19, 2013
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Align Technology hires Zelko Relic as VP of R&D
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Align Technology has hired Zelko Relic as vice president of research and development.
November 18, 2013
Texas dentist sentenced to prison for Medicaid fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Beaumont, TX, orthodontist has been sentenced to federal prison for Medicaid fraud after submitting claims for palatal expanders that were never provided to his patients.
November 13, 2013
In-office oral care product sales increase
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sales of professional oral care products in the U.S. grew at a 5.1% compound annual growth rate during the last three years, according to a new report by Kline & Company.
November 12, 2013
Philips launches Sonicare DiamondClean Black, Zoom updates at ADA 2013
By Donna Domino
Philips introduced a cool, sleek black DiamondClean version of its Sonicare toothbrush line at the ADA's annual meeting in New Orleans. The company also released DayWhite and NiteWhite versions of its Zoom at-home whitening kits.
November 10, 2013
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