Smile Design: Page 190

U.S. Supreme Court justices divided in teeth-whitening case

By Donna Domino

U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared divided during oral arguments on Tuesday in the closely watched North Carolina teeth-whitening case, with some concerned that the state dental board may be unfairly restricting competition.

October 14, 2014

MOM free clinic treats 1,200 patients at ADA 2014

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Mission of Mercy (MOM) free dental clinic held during the ADA 2014 annual meeting in San Antonio treated a total of 1,206 patients who received dental treatment valued at $526,474, according to an ADA News story.

October 12, 2014

Sapphire Technology gets funding for filling instruments

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development announced it is awarding $200,000 to Denver-based Sapphire Technology for funding and management assistance in developing its proprietary dental instruments.

October 7, 2014

Judge upholds Ala.'s teeth-whitening limits

By Donna Domino

An Alabama judge has upheld the state's law restricting nondentists from offering teeth-whitening products and services. The ruling noted cases in which people's lips and gums were burned by whitening chemicals and confirmed the Legislature's authority to pass laws to protect the public's health.

October 7, 2014

Univ. of Pittsburgh gets $11.8M cleft palate grant

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine have received an $11.8 million, five-year research grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to investigate the genetic roots of cleft lip and cleft palate.

October 6, 2014

Dos and don'ts for elective dentistry: Present cosmetic services effectively

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Patients want to look their best even in a down economy. After all, weddings and other life events continue to occur, and it's even more important for people to have confidence in their smiles during job interviews. Moreover, elective dentistry can help boost production with the patients you already have, Dr. Roger P. Levin advises.

October 5, 2014

3M ESPE releases new Filtek Bulk Fill posterior restorative

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3M ESPE has released its new Filtek Bulk Fill posterior restorative, a one-step placement bulk fill material that delivers stress relief, excellent wear resistance, and the ability to place up to 5 mm in one increment.

October 1, 2014

Give Back A Smile helps domestic violence survivors

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and dental professionals looking to help those who have survived devastating effects to their smiles as a result of domestic violence can do so by getting involved with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation's Give Back A Smile program.

September 30, 2014

New material may facilitate bone replacement

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Little innovation has been made in the field of bone replacements that can facilitate bone integration over the last several decades. Now, the prize winner in a prestigious innovation competition for young entrepreneurs is aiming to change that.

September 30, 2014

EPA amalgam announcement draws support from advocates

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Thursday's announcement of the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal on amalgam brought swift comment from those who support the proposed rule.

September 25, 2014

EPA proposes rule requiring dentists to install amalgam separators

By Donna Domino

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed a rule requiring dentists to install amalgam separators to help cut discharges of dental amalgam to the environment. It would also limit reporting requirements to annual certification and recordkeeping instead of wastewater monitoring.

September 24, 2014

Keystone Industries acquires Enamelite

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Keystone Industries has acquired Enamelite, a company that specializes in products using nanotechnology to produce spray ceramics and powders for dental use.

September 15, 2014

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