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Calif. dentist, anesthesiologist liable in fatal sedation case

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Southern California dentist and anesthesiologist lost a medical malpractice lawsuit filed by the daughter of a patient who died after being sedated prior to dental implant surgery.

June 7, 2012

Peers, community help teens quit sugary drinks

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A peer- and community-driven education program appears to be a successful vehicle to encourage high school students in Appalachia to reduce their intake of sugared drinks, according to a study in PRISM: A Journal of Regional Engagement.

June 6, 2012

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Ronald Bulard

By Rob Goszkowski

Dr. Ronald Bulard, founder of Imtec and CEO of Park Dental, has been a driving force in dental implantology for more than 20 years. Here he discusses the history of mini-implants and the ongoing need for innovation in the implant industry.

June 6, 2012

U.S. dental groups voice amalgam support

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A coalition of 10 dental organizations has voiced its support for the continued use of dental amalgam in a letter to the U.S. government in anticipation of a United Nations meeting considering a ban on its future usage, the ADA News reported.

June 5, 2012

Rocky Mountain Dental Institute classes earn ICOI credentials

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Rocky Mountain Dental Institute classes now count towards the designation of International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) Fellow.

June 5, 2012

Guidance Endodontics sues law firm over Dentsply case

By Kathy Kincade

Guidance Endodontics may have won its breach-of-contract lawsuit against Dentsply International in 2009, but the company is now suing the law firm that represented it in that case, seeking $148 million for alleged malpractice.

June 4, 2012