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NC dental board sues FTC; some tongue piercings riskier than others
By Kathy Kincade
February 1, 2011
NC dental board sues Federal Trade Commission
By Kathy Kincade
The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accusing the FTC of violating the U.S. Constitution in its attempts to keep the board from regulating teeth-whitening services offered by nondentists.
February 1, 2011
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GLO Science enters teeth-whitening market
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
GLO Science introduced its GLO Brilliant personal teeth-whitening device February 1 on the HSN TV shopping channel.
January 31, 2011
Orthodent software puts appliance prescriptions online
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Orthodent Laboratory is now offering a Web-based software package that allows orthodontists and dentists to design, submit, and manage all of their patients' appliance prescriptions online.
January 31, 2011
Metal piercings pose greater risks to oral health
By Rabia Mughal
Stainless steel jewelry used in tongue piercings may be more harmful for oral health than those composed of plastics such as Teflon because more bacteria can accumulate on the metal, according to a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
January 31, 2011
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Nitrous oxide may increase heart attack risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patients receiving nitrous oxide as part of general anesthesia for surgery may be at increased long-term risk of myocardial infarction, according to a new study in Anesthesia & Analgesia.
January 30, 2011
Study: 3D imaging for kids should be exception, not rule
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Some orthodontists may be exposing young patients to unnecessary radiation when they order 3D imaging for simple orthodontic cases before considering traditional 2D imaging, suggests a paper in Dentomaxillofacial Radiology.
January 30, 2011
Mouth breathing at night poses risks for kids
By Rod Franklin
Dental professionals should vigilantly pursue proper diagnosis and management of problems associated with upper airway breathing passages to ensure that the brains of younger patients receive adequate oxygenation, a sleep apnea expert urged at the recent Rocky Mountain Dental Convention in Colorado.
January 26, 2011
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DrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry Insider
By Rabia Mughal
January 26, 2011
Mexican dental practice marks 10 years of treating U.S. patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cancun Cosmetic Dentistry in Mexico is celebrating its 10-year anniversary of providing treatment for thousands of U.S. patients.
January 25, 2011
Align Technology revenues up, but profits down in 2010
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Align Technology reported revenues of $93 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010, a 7% increase over revenues of $86.6 million for the same quarter a year ago.
January 25, 2011
3M braces to be featured on TV show
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3M's Incognito hidden braces will be featured in an upcoming segment of the morning TV show "The Balancing Act," the company announced.
January 25, 2011
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