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Dental implants aid oral cancer patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental implants provide an important alternative in the oral rehabilitation of oral cancer patients, according to a study in the Australian Dental Journal.
July 11, 2011
Study finds BPA, phthalates influence thyroid function
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A link between phthalates -- industrial chemicals used to make plastics such as polyvinyl chloride -- and thyroid hormone levels has been confirmed by University of Michigan researchers in the first large-scale and nationally representative study of phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA) in relation to thyroid function in humans.
July 11, 2011
New root caries treatment offers an implant alternative
By Rob Goszkowski
Two prosthodontists from Israel have created a method for restoring interproximal root caries lesions with glass ionomer that they say could save a tooth with guarded prognosis from extraction, offering a cost-effective treatment besides implants.
July 10, 2011
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Whip Mix water bath goes digital
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Whip Mix has introduced the Digital Water Bath, a digitally controlled unit that maintains temperatures in a range of 89.6° F to 159.8° F (32° C to 71° C) to soften a variety of wax or compound dental materials.
July 7, 2011
Ultradent offers cordless LED curing light
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ultradent has introduced Valo Cordless, a new curing light that maintains the broadband technology offered by the Valo and adds a battery-operated, cordless wand for mobility.
July 6, 2011
Mass. town unable to shut dirty dental lab
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Health inspectors were shocked at the sight of the facilities at Newton Dental Labs in Framingham, MA, where they found hundreds of issues with unsanitary conditions, but lacked the authority to close the lab, MetroWest Daily News reported.
July 6, 2011
Ultradent releases fluoride varnish with new SoftEZ tip
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ultradent has released Flor-Opal Varnish White, a fluoride varnish with a syringe and tip delivery system for fast, simple, and mess-free application. The new system comes with Ultradent's SoftEZ tip for a paintbrush-like application that applies an even coat of varnish from start to finish, according to the company.
June 30, 2011
CarieScan offers free RemoteView software app
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
CarieScan Pro, a fluorescence device developed for the early identification of caries, now comes with a free RemoteView software application.
June 29, 2011
Azenic launches DHP recycling program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Azenic is now offering the Azenic Disposable Handpiece (DHP) Recycling Program, designed to enable users of the handpiece to recycle and repurpose the devices.
June 28, 2011
NovaBone opens R&D facility in Fla.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
NovaBone Products has opened a new dedicated research and development facility in Gainesville, FL. NovaBone develops bone graft substitutes based on advancements in biomedical engineering that meet the specialized needs of orthopedic and dental surgeons, according to the company.
June 27, 2011
Study: iBond Total Etch outperforms competitor
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An independent, noncommissioned study by Reality Research Lab that compared the efficacy and bond strength of iBond Total Etch to OptiBond Solo Plus found that iBond outperforms OptiBond in sheer bond strength to both dentin and enamel, according to Heraeus Kulzer.
June 26, 2011
Purdue grads develop unique portable dental chair
By Rob Goszkowski
Two Purdue University graduates have invented a lightweight, portable dentist chair that overcomes many of the limitations of conventional portable chairs. They hope the device will help doctors provide care in remote areas and Third World countries.
June 23, 2011
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