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MI Paste Plus hinders decalcification in ortho patients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The use of MI Paste Plus with Recaldent helps prevent decalcification in orthodontic patients, according to research presented at the 2010 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting in Barcelona, Spain.

September 6, 2010

Allergan to pay $600M for illegally marketing Botox

September 2, 2010

Allergan to pay $600M for illegally marketing Botox

By Donna Domino

Pharmaceutical giant Allergan has been accused of aggressively marketing Botox to medical professionals to encourage off-label use, including cosmetic and therapeutic procedures offered by dentists.

September 2, 2010

Erbium laser can debond ceramic brackets

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Laser energy can be used to debond ceramic brackets, according to a study in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

September 1, 2010

Revised AADR policy on TMD applauded

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In March 2010, the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) approved a revision of its 1996 policy statement on the treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) that one dental expert calls "the closest thing to date to a true standard of care in this contentious field."

August 31, 2010

Elite AMBT offers Botox training

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Elite AMBT, a provider of aesthetic, medical, and business training, is offering a Botox training program for dentists.

August 31, 2010

Supplements enhance effectiveness of Botox

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Taking a dietary supplement of organic zinc and the enzyme phytase four days before receiving botulinum toxin injections made the toxin more effective in 93% of patients tested in a recent study.

August 31, 2010

Billing dispute stalls removal of teen's braces

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Chicago teenager had to wait eight months to have his braces removed because the orthodontist refused to take them off until a $300 bill was paid, according to a story in the Chicago Tribune.

August 30, 2010

New credentialing program for orthodontic assistants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

AAO Services, a subsidiary of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), has launched the AAO Voluntary Certification Program for orthodontic clinical assistants. Orthodontic assistants who meet requirements of the program will be recognized by the credential designation of specialized orthodontic assistant.

August 29, 2010

RightSmile continues to expand

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

RightSmile opened 10 new SmileShoppe teeth-whitening centers in the U.S. in August, adding $5,000 a month in reoccurring revenue, according to the company.

August 29, 2010

Dos and don'ts for cosmetic dentistry: It's about benefits

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

During case presentation for aesthetic services, practices should emphasize key benefits.

August 29, 2010

Synthetic resin coating can reduce fixed appliance biofilms

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Coating orthodontic brackets with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) reduces biofilm formation on the brackets and associated decalcification of tooth enamel, according to a study in the European Journal of Orthodontics.

August 26, 2010

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