Orofacial Pain: Page 116

Tooth movement an alternative to bone transplants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Although replacing lost teeth often involves artificially building up the jaw, researchers at the University of Gothenburg are now showcasing a new method whereby teeth are instead moved into the toothless area using a brace, giving patients the chance of having more teeth.
October 11, 2011
FDA extends denture cream warnings
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
On October 3, 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to consumers regarding the overuse of zinc-laden denture creams.
October 6, 2011
Carestream system gains Suresmile certification
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Carestream Dental's CS 9300C has been certified by OraMetrix for use with its Suresmile technology weeks after the imaging system's introduction in the U.S.
October 4, 2011
Partnership enables e-prescribing of schedule II-V drugs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DrFirst has partnered with dental software company DentiMax to use electronic health records to e-prescribe controlled substances.
October 4, 2011
NC orthodontist joins Smile for a Lifetime charity
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Gregory Valeriano, DDS, of Valeriano Orthodontics in Charlotte, NC, will provide 20 Charlotte residents younger than 21 with free braces and orthodontic care this year as part of the Smile for a Lifetime charity.
October 4, 2011
Merck wins 5th Fosamax/ONJ trial
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A federal court in New York has found in favor of Merck in the Secrest v. Merck case, rejecting the claims of a Florida woman who said she developed osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) and related dental problems after using Fosamax, a bisphosphonate commonly used to treat osteoporosis.
October 2, 2011
Occlusal angle influences smile attractiveness
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Does changing occlusal plane angle affect the attractiveness of a smile? Yes, according to researchers from the Eastman Dental Institute at University College London.
October 2, 2011
Univ. of Pittsburgh to offer oral biology graduate program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has created a new program that will focus on research to help prevent birth defects of the mouth and face, as well as grow new bones and cartilage to repair facial injuries.
October 1, 2011
Study: MuGard effective against oral mucositis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An ongoing research study of Access Pharmaceuticals' MuGard mucoadhesive oral wound rinse has found that it is effective in prevention, delay, and management of radiotherapy- and chemoradiotherapy- induced oral mucositis.
September 28, 2011
Spire gets $100K grant for ortho wire coatings
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded Spire Biomedical a nine-month Small Business Innovation Research Phase I Grant for $114,173 to develop coatings for dental arch wires used in orthodontics.
September 26, 2011
Survey finds many favor professional teeth whitening
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Philips, the makers of Sonicare power toothbrushes and Zoom whitening, has launched a new educational campaign that encourages people to engage a dental professional in the teeth-whitening process to ensure a healthy smile worthy of a great first impression.
September 26, 2011
Cultural views of cleft lip/palate vary outside Western world
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
One person's flaw may be another person's strength, according to a study of cultural perceptions of cleft lip and cleft palate.
September 26, 2011
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