Pediatrics: Page 129

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. John Buzzatto

By Rabia Mughal

Affordable care and student debt are two of the biggest challenges orthodontists face today, according to John Buzzatto, DMD, president of the American Association of Orthodontists. In this latest Leaders in Dentistry profile, Dr. Buzzatto also discusses the need to educate patients about orthodontists' unique qualifications.

September 5, 2012

NY dentist reopens shuttered Small Smiles clinic

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Small Smiles dental clinic in Syracuse, NY, that was shut down when the chain filed bankruptcy earlier this year has been reopened by a local dentist, Michael Wilson, DDS, owner of Wilson Dental, the Post-Standard reported.

September 4, 2012

Tom's of Maine launches naturally whitening toothpaste

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Tom's of Maine has introduced Botanically Bright toothpaste designed to naturally whiten teeth.

September 4, 2012

Visa app calculates gifts from the tooth fairy

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The tooth fairy is leaving an average of $3 per tooth this year, an increase of 15% from $2.60 left in 2011, according to a survey released by Visa.

September 4, 2012

Texas broadens Medicaid dental fraud probe

By Donna Domino

As part of its ongoing probe into the state Medicaid dental system, the Texas Office of Inspector General is investigating the company that processes authorization forms submitted by dentists for dental Medicaid procedures, including orthodontic treatment.

September 4, 2012

Study: Coconut oil effective against S. mutans

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Digested coconut oil is able to attack Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria that cause caries, according to researchers from the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland.

September 3, 2012

NYUCD names new chair of orthodontics department

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Cristina Teixeira, DMD, PhD, an associate professor of orthodontics and of basic science and craniofacial biology, has been appointed chair of the department of orthodontics at New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD), effective immediately.

September 3, 2012

Toothbrush, toothpaste Smile Program grants available

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation is now accepting applications for its new Smile Program aimed at providing underprivileged children, adults, and seniors with the personal oral hygiene supplies needed to put them on the track toward good dental health.

August 30, 2012

Tom's of Maine launches recycling initiative, charity drive

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Tom's of Maine has partnered with TerraCycle, a company specializing in recycling and upcycling, on its new Tom's of Maine Natural Care Brigade.

August 28, 2012

Ore. man sues after wearing braces for 11 years

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A 22-year-old Oregon man who wore braces for 11 years has filed a $185,000 lawsuit against his orthodontist, according to an article in the Oregonian.

August 27, 2012

NY dentists suffer setback in Small Smiles case

By Donna Domino

A New York judge has rejected attempts by the dental chain Small Smiles and its owners and some employees to dismiss lawsuits filed by parents of children who were treated at its clinics. The lawsuits allege unnecessary treatment, battery, false advertising, malpractice, negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty.

August 26, 2012

Walmart grant supports kids' oral hygiene education in NY

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A $25,000 Walmart Foundation State Giving Program grant is proving oral care to thousands of children at the North Country Children's Clinic in Watertown, NY, the Watertown Daily Times reported.

August 23, 2012

Previous Page

Page 129 of 227

Next Page