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Dentist to pay $125K to close prescription investigation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Michigan dentist has agreed to pay $125,000 to close a federal investigation into his writing of unnecessary prescriptions.
December 16, 2013
Hawaii girl suffers brain damage during root canal surgery
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A 3-year-old girl in Hawaii suffered brain damage after she was allegedly given too much anesthesia during a root canal procedure by a dentist on Oahu.
December 12, 2013
Local anesthesia: Give it time or try a buffered anesthetic
By Rob Goszkowski
Dentists may be frustrated by their perceived failure at meeting the local anesthetic onset times described in dental school textbooks. A session at the recent Greater New York Dental Meeting explained why those expectations can be unrealistic and how to reduce onset times.
December 12, 2013
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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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FDA fast-tracks Lymphoseek for HNC detection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted fast-track designation to Navidea Biopharmaceuticals' Lymphoseek injection for sentinel lymph node detection in head and neck cancer (HNC).
December 9, 2013
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
Doxycycline, tetracycline shortage eases
By Rob Goszkowski
Dentistry has been grappling with shortages of the antibiotics doxycycline and tetracycline, but both have become available again. Tetracycline capsules went back on the market in October after generic drugs manufacturer Heritage Pharmaceuticals began production, and the firm is also selling two forms of doxycycline.
November 21, 2013
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