Pediatrics: Page 130

G&H Wire merges with Orthodontic Design & Production
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
G&H Wire has merged with Orthodontic Design & Production of Vista, CA, the companies announced. The merger makes the company the only full-line supplier of orthodontic appliances and accessories specifically servicing independent distributorships worldwide, they noted.
August 23, 2012
Moms' health, education affect teens' oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A mother's emotional health and education level during her child's earliest years influence oral health at age 14, according to a new study from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine.
August 22, 2012
Water Pik combines sonic toothbrush, water flosser
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Water Pik has introduced the Waterpik Complete Care, which bundles the company's Waterpik water flosser with the Sensonic Professional Plus toothbrush.
August 21, 2012
Ormco redesigns Loyalty Rewards online platform
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ormco has redesigned its Ormco Loyalty Rewards online platform to improve shopping functionality and help users better manage account purchases, rewards points, and program compliance.
August 21, 2012
NCOHF awards $10K grants to 4 pediatric programs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Children's Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) has awarded $10,000 grants to several pediatric programs that deliver comprehensive educational, preventive, and treatment services for at-risk children.
August 20, 2012
More parents, kids getting orthodontic treatment together
By Rabia Mughal
While orthodontics has typically been linked to adolescence, more and more adults are seeking corrective treatment. In fact, the British Lingual Orthodontic Society recently reported a trend of parents and their children undergoing orthodontic treatment together. Does the same hold true for the U.S.?
August 20, 2012
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Oral health issues gain political momentum in U.S.
By Mary Otto
Public health experts who gathered in Washington, DC, on August 17 for a forum on the U.S. oral healthcare crisis clearly agreed on one thing: There is no single solution that will fix the system, which currently leaves tens of millions of Americans without dental care.
August 19, 2012
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UOP Virtual Dental Home project gets $1.2M grant
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Pacific Center for Special Care at the University of the Pacific (UOP) Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry has received $1.2 million in grant funding from the Los Angeles First 5 and San Mateo First 5 commissions to expand the Virtual Dental Home demonstration project.
August 15, 2012
Texas orthodontist charged with $1.5M Medicaid fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Michael David Goodwin, DDS, an orthodontist who practices in Amarillo, TX, and Crown Point, IN, has been indicted on 11 counts of healthcare fraud for allegedly defrauding the Texas Medicaid program of approximately $1.5 million.
August 15, 2012
FDA: Codeine dangerous for some kids after apnea surgery
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a drug safety communication concerning three children who died and one child who experienced a life-threatening case of respiratory depression after taking codeine.
August 14, 2012
Ormco gains FDA nod for new orthodontic system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ormco has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Insignia, a combination of 3D treatment software and customized orthodontic appliances.
August 14, 2012
Study: Toothpaste chemical impairs muscle function
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Triclosan, an antibacterial chemical commonly used in toothpaste, mouthwash, hand soaps, and other personal care products, has been found to hinder muscle contractions at a cellular level, according to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
August 13, 2012
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