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Zimmer launches collagen capsules, wedge

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Zimmer Dental has announced the availability of Zimmer Collagen Capsules and the shape-retaining Zimmer Collagen Wedge, which can be used during sinus lifts, socket repair, and other wound-healing applications.

July 1, 2010

Whiplash victims can inaccurately recall TMJ onset

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A patient's temporomandibular joint (TMJ) status should be established after experiencing whiplash trauma to achieve valid, long-term evaluations in clinical research, according to a new study.

July 1, 2010

Lengthy bleaching may reduce dentin fracture toughness

By Rabia Mughal

Enamel has long been the primary concern when it comes to worrying about bleaching-related damage. Now a new study has found that long stretches of bleaching may harm dentin too.

July 1, 2010

Orthodontic patients should help in treatment planning

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Patients should play a role in formulating orthodontic retention plans, according to a new study.

June 30, 2010

Fla. dentist develops cosmetic dentistry iPhone app

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Miami Beach, FL, dentist Jared Plitt, D.M.D., has designed a cosmetic dentistry application that can be used with the iPod Touch, iPad, and iPhone.

June 29, 2010

W.Va. woman sues dentist after implant surgery

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A West Virginia woman is suing Simpson Dental Associates of Charleston and a dentist for dental malpractice following an unsuccessful implant surgery, according to a news story in the West Virginia Record.

June 28, 2010

Alaska law adds to Medicaid coverage for dentures

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A bill signed into law by Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell allows eligible Medicaid recipients to access two years' worth of adult dental Medicaid benefits when they need an upper and lower denture at the same time, according to a story on sitnews.us.

June 23, 2010

Are cosmetic procedures being overprescribed?

By Rabia Mughal

Perfect smiles are in high demand these days, but recent news reports have raised concerns that some patients feel pushed into cosmetic dentistry. While it is good to make patients aware of procedures that may have aesthetic benefits, responsibility should outweigh profitability.

June 23, 2010

Shock Doctor offers custom mouthguard

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Shock Doctor has introduced the Shock Doctor custom mouthguard, which it is distributing through sporting goods retail stores.

June 21, 2010

FTC charges NC dental board with anticompetitive conspiracy

June 17, 2010

FTC charges NC dental board with anticompetitive conspiracy

By Kathy Kincade

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged the North Carolina dental board with anticompetitive conspiracy after the board sent out more than 40 letters ordering nondentists to stop providing teeth-whitening services and allegedly threatened others who were considering opening teeth-whitening businesses.

June 17, 2010

Carbamide peroxide good for more than just whitening

By Rabia Mughal

Think carbamide peroxide and the first image that comes to mind are shiny, white teeth. But a new study has found that this whitening agent can also be used to effectively suppress oral bacteria in patients with special needs.

June 17, 2010

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