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Bone growth study set to launch aboard the International Space Station

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

An 18-year-old project that evaluates bone growth in mammals will finally take flight aboard the International Space Station. Astronauts on the space station will work with scientists on the ground to test a potential new therapy for accelerating bone growth in humans.

February 16, 2015

Registration opens for OrthoAccel webinar

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Registration is now open for a new OrthoAccel Technologies webinar on February 27.

February 15, 2015

BDJ: Dismantle restorations before treating root-filled teeth

By Theresa Pablos

To help aid long-term success of endodontic procedures on teeth that have had previous root canals, the authors of a recent paper in the British Dental Journal (BDJ) suggest dismantling any restorations before treatment to assess the quality of the existing seal. They also examined the best practices for applying interim, temporary, and definitive restorations during and following a root canal.

February 8, 2015

Richmond Dental sponsors Nash Institute courses

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Nash Institute announced that dental products manufacturer Richmond Dental will provide ongoing product support for courses taught at the institute.

February 5, 2015

Pro-Dex acquires Fineline Molds

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental and surgical instrument manufacturer Pro-Dex has completed its acquisition of Fineline Molds, a San Dimas, CA-based manufacturer of plastic injection molding tools.

February 4, 2015

3D Diagnostix offers Conelog implant compatibility, new surgery kit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3D Diagnostix has released of the official 3DDX Surgical Guide support for the new Camlog Conelog implant system and guided surgery kit.

February 2, 2015

Phusion Metal device to enter dental market in near future

By Rabia Mughal

A California-based company, PorOsteon, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its Phusion Metal-based medical device and plans to enter the dental market in the near future. Phusion Metal is a proprietary porous material developed to promote bone fusion that could have multiple dental applications.

February 2, 2015

NuSmile launches BioCem Universal BioActive cement

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

NuSmile has launched BioCem Universal BioActive cement, designed for use with custom-fabricated zirconia and glass ceramic restorations.

February 1, 2015

Study: Restorations, aesthetic work most common procedures by general dentists

By Donna Domino

More general dentists are doing endodontic and periodontal procedures instead of referring patients to specialists, according to a new study in BMC Oral Health. Nonimplant restorations, aesthetic work, and extractions are the most common procedures by general dentists.

February 1, 2015

AACD offers new digital member platform

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) has released a digital member platform built to leverage digital media and benefit from search engine optimization and patient reviews.

February 1, 2015

Study finds stainless steel crowns most effective in special needs patients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Stainless steel crowns had a lower failure rate when compared with amalgam, composite, and glass ionomer restorations in more than 1,900 procedures on patients with special needs, according to a recent study. The researchers focused on both the effectiveness of certain restorative materials and clinical outcomes of treatment under general anesthesia.

February 1, 2015

Doyle Williams Q&A: Crowns and extractions

By Doyle Williams, DDS

Insurance expert Dr. Doyle Williams is back to help you with your coding dilemmas. In this column, he answers some of your questions submitted via email, including those on topics such as crowns and bridges, bone grafts for ridge preservation, and grafting with bone materials.

February 1, 2015

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