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Colo. dental assistant wins wrongful termination case

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Colorado dental assistant who was fired after she complained about not being allowed to take lunch or rest breaks has won her wrongful termination case.

March 18, 2010

Minn. dentists donate $1.7M in free care to kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A record number of needy children received free dental care from Minnesota volunteer dentists and their staffs during the first quarter of 2010. The free care was provided to 6,069 children during the Minnesota Dental Association's (MDA) Give Kids A Smile outreach.

March 17, 2010

Universal Dental targets elder oral health needs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Universal Dental Plan has launched its first dental health awareness campaign specifically for Massachusetts seniors.

March 16, 2010

FDA accepts PMA for Ondine's new periodontitis treatment system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The FDA has formally accepted for filing Ondine Biopharma's premarket approval (PMA) application for the Periowave photodisinfection system for treating chronic periodontitis in adults as an adjunct to standard methods of care, the company announced.

March 16, 2010

FDA clears Biolase's iLase 'personal laser'

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. FDA has given 510(k) clearance to Biolase Technology to market its handheld iLase diode laser, a "personal laser" designed for dentists and hygienists to perform a range of minimally invasive soft-tissue and hygiene procedures.

March 15, 2010

Crest offers toothpaste with sensitivity protection

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Crest has introduced Crest Pro-Health Sensitive Shield toothpaste, the newest addition to the Crest Pro-Health family. Crest Pro-Health is the only leading toothpaste to protect against teeth sensitivity in addition to cavities, gingivitis, tartar, and plaque, according to the company.

March 15, 2010

CDA releases new oral care guidelines for pregnant women

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Spotlighting the importance of oral healthcare for expectant mothers, the California Dental Association (CDA) Foundation has released new guidelines designed to emphasize the safety of dental treatment during pregnancy and ensure women receive the services they need.

March 14, 2010

Idaho dentist goes from Billy Bob Teeth to kids' oral care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An Idaho dentist who made a small fortune off the novelty product Billy Bob Teeth is working to bring dental hygiene programs to the state's elementary schools, according to an Associated Press story.

March 14, 2010

Ga. hygiene program threatened

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Budget cuts are threatening a dental hygiene program at Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) in Georgia, according to a report on the WSAV-TV Web site.

March 14, 2010

United Treatment Centers signs first AquaFree distributor

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

United Treatment Centers has awarded an exclusive distributorship for its AquaFree waterless toothbrush for the U.K. and Ireland to CTS Dental Supplies.

March 11, 2010

Calif. court dismisses Listerine lawsuit

By Donna Domino

The latest in a string of lawsuits challenging Listerine's claim that its mouthwash is "as effective as floss" when used regularly has been dismissed.

March 11, 2010

Conn. mulls advanced hygienist program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A bill introduced in the Connecticut House of Representatives would launch a one-year advanced dental hygiene practitioner (ADHP) pilot program in Hartford, CT. The bill would allow hygienists with a master's degree in advanced dental hygiene practice to prepare and restore teeth and to "perform nonsurgical extractions on mobile, exfoliating, primary, and permanent teeth."

March 10, 2010

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