Orofacial Pain: Page 118

Hydrogel patch aids in healing mouth wounds
By Rob Goszkowski
A new option is available for helping patients recover from everything from oral surgery to a nasty cheek bite. The PerioPatch is a hydrogel barrier with an effective adhesive that keeps it where it is placed in the mouth -- and speeds up the healing process, according to the manufacturer.
October 17, 2011
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DenMat launches smile makeover website
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DenMat has launched smilecentral.com, a patient-focused website for consumers seeking information about smile makeovers.
October 16, 2011
New screening questionnaire streamlines TMD assessment
By Rabia Mughal
A team of U.S. researchers has developed a screening questionnaire designed to enable dental practitioners and other healthcare professionals to quickly and cost-effectively identify patients with pain-related temporomandibular disorders (TMDs).
October 16, 2011
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SomnoDent products gain Medicare code
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SomnoMed's entire line of SomnoDent sleep apnea therapy products is now eligible for Medicare reimbursement.
October 13, 2011
Surfer teams with Ormco to promote orthodontics
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton has signed on as the official endorser of Ormco Orthodontic's Damon System, an orthodontic treatment that combines patented "tieless" braces with memory wire.
October 13, 2011
Kan. to offer midlevel provider curriculum; ADA conference coverage
By Kathy Kincade
October 11, 2011
Texas taxpayers paid $13M for 'orthodontic transportation'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In 2010, Texas dentists collected $185 million in Medicaid reimbursement for orthodontic services -- more than the rest of the U.S. combined.
October 11, 2011
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
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