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Do drug holidays and CTX testing help reduce BONJ risk?

By Rabia Mughal

Is there anything that can be done to mitigate the risk of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BONJ)? Options such as drug holidays and serum CTX testing exist but aren’t fully reliable at this point, according to an expert panel at the recent ADA Annual Session.

October 30, 2012

U.K. teeth-whitening law takes effect Oct. 31

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The British Dental Association is urging dentists, Trading Standards officials, and the General Dental Council to join forces to put an end to teeth-whitening treatments being supplied illegally by nonqualified individuals.

October 29, 2012

Chinese gov't promotes better way to smile

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Government officials in China are promoting a new technique for helping employees improve their smiles: chopsticks.

October 29, 2012

3M licenses zirconia technology to Wieland

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3M has licensed its processed zirconia coloring technology to Wieland Dental + Technik.

October 29, 2012

Nanoparticles reinforce clear orthodontic brackets

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Brackets made from clear plastic polymer used in dental correction orthodontics have produced very good results in recent years, especially in relation to the improved aesthetics when compared with metal brackets, but they do present certain problems of wear and tear within the mouth.

October 28, 2012

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. James Metz on sleep apnea

By Rabia Mughal

After losing 100 pounds in 2004 and alleviating his own obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), James E. Metz, DDS, vowed to help eradicate OSA on a global scale. Dr. Metz discussed dentists' role in detecting OSA, the need to collaborate with physicians, and some of the challenges of treating the condition.

October 24, 2012

Align Technology Q3 revenues continue upward trend

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Align Technology reported revenues of $136.5 million for the third quarter of 2012, an 8.4% increase over revenues of $126 million for the same quarter a year ago.

October 22, 2012

Align Technology expands aligner material product line

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Align Technology has introduced SmartTrack, a highly elastic new aligner material that delivers more constant force to improve control of tooth movements with Invisalign, the company announced.

October 21, 2012

Straumann to stop distributing iTero

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Align Technology has reached a mutual agreement with Straumann to terminate their distribution agreements for iTero intraoral scanners in Europe and North America, effective December 31, 2012.

October 21, 2012

Bisphosphonates not alone in causing ONJ

By Rabia Mughal

SAN FRANCISCO - Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) can no longer be called just bisphosphonate-associated ONJ since other drugs also play a role in prompting the condition, according to Cesar Migliorati, DDS, during an expert panel today at the ADA Annual Session.

October 18, 2012

DEXIS unveils new version of Imaging Suite

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DEXIS has introduced version 10.0.4 of its Imaging Suite, which features a new software architecture, a cosmetic imaging module, expanded video capabilities, an enhanced implant planning module, and integration with select 3D products.

October 18, 2012

DrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry Insider

By Rabia Mughal

October 17, 2012

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