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Colgate sues GSK over toothpaste 'nurdle' image
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colgate-Palmolive has filed a lawsuit in federal court defending its right to use a "nurdle" image and the phrase "Triple Action" on its toothpaste packaging, according to a story in the Wall Street Journal.
July 29, 2010
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Did VA mishandle equipment sterilization breach?
By Donna Domino
Four of the more than 1,800 U.S. veterans who were potentially exposed to infectious diseases at a St. Louis Veterans Affairs (VA) dental clinic have now tested positive for hepatitis, and lawmakers are questioning the agency's handling of the matter.
July 29, 2010
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Audit finds NY dentists overcharged for SRP
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New York dentists overcharged the state's dental plan $1.6 million for scaling and root planing (SRP), according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
July 28, 2010
Can treating periodontitis improve type 2 diabetes?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry is one of three sites recruiting patients for a clinical trial to test whether the treatment of chronic periodontitis improves control of type 2 diabetes.
July 28, 2010
Trident, OHA promote oral health for Denver kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Trident has pledged $1.5 million to connect Kids in Need of Dentistry to the Smiles Across America program.
July 28, 2010
Rite Aid joins ADA on oral health awareness campaign
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Rite Aid and the ADA are jointly promoting oral health in a two-month public health campaign supported by free educational guides and gift card rewards for purchasing many common oral health products, according to the company.
July 26, 2010
Tenn. OKs Ky. dental assisting program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The dental assisting program at Western Kentucky University (WKU) has been approved by the Tennessee Board of Dentistry, expanding employment opportunities for those interested in the dental field, according to the university.
July 26, 2010
Hu-Friedy debuts instrument sharpening products, service
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Hu-Friedy is now offering the Total Sharpening Solution, a line of dental instrument sharpening options that includes an in-house professional sharpening service, a portable sharpening device, more than 20 types of natural quarried or hard synthetic stones, and support and educational sharpening resources.
July 26, 2010
Mouthwash staining lawsuit dismissed
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. District Court judge has dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit filed against Procter and Gamble charging that the company's Crest Pro-Health mouthwash causes staining and browning of teeth, according to a story in Crain's Detroit Business.
July 25, 2010
Washable, wireless mouse aids infection control
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Econo-Keys, a manufacturer of medical keyboards and mice, recently introduced the EKW-M, a completely waterproof, wireless mouse designed for medical and dental offices and clinics.
July 25, 2010
NY man sues Cadbury over Trident gum claims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A New York man is suing Cadbury Adams, saying the company's claims that Trident Xtra Care sugar-free gum can help repair damaged teeth are misleading to consumers.
July 25, 2010
Oragenics to debut EvoraPro probiotic mint
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oragenics will unveil EvoraPro, a professional-strength version of the company's all-natural probiotic oral care and teeth whitening mint EvoraPlus, at an upcoming dental convention.
July 22, 2010
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