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P&G sues another firm over teeth-whitening strips

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is suing Team Technologies, a private-label manufacturer and distributor of tooth-whitening products, over allegations that Team Technologies is violating P&G's intellectual property by manufacturing and selling its Oral Care Whitening Dental Strips and Ultra Whitening Strips products.

July 19, 2012

Align Technology Q2 profits double

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Align Technology reported revenues of $145.6 million for the second quarter of 2012 (end-June 30), a 21.2% increase over revenues of $120.1 million for the same quarter in 2011. Net profit for the quarter was $28.5 million, compared with net profit of $11.2 million in the same quarter a year ago.

July 19, 2012

Israel no longer allows dentists to offer Botox

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentists in Israel have been administering Botox for years, but in a sudden and surprising move, the health ministry has forbidden its use, according to a news story on Ynetnews.com.

July 18, 2012

Light activation ups tooth sensitivity during bleaching

By Rabia Mughal

Light activation increases the risk of tooth sensitivity during in-office bleaching and also may not improve the bleaching effect, according to a new study published in the August issue of the Journal of Dentistry.

July 17, 2012

Beaming White changes teeth-whitening formula

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Beaming White has changed the formula of the teeth-whitening gel in its Advanced Whitening Kit from a water- to an alcohol-based gel.

July 15, 2012

White-spot lesions may reflect badly on orthodontists

By Rabia Mughal

White-spot lesions are a common complication of orthodontic treatment, and their presence can result in a negative perception of the treating orthodontist by the patient's general dentist, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

July 11, 2012