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Disposable handpieces fare well in ADA lab evaluation

By Rob Goszkowski

Disposable handpieces have arrived in the marketplace from different manufacturers, but how well do they perform? An ADA laboratory evaluation comparing two models found that each has its pluses and minuses but overall are acceptable alternatives to conventional handpieces.

July 30, 2013

Study: Laser therapy eases orthodontic pain

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Low-level laser therapy appears to be effective in reducing pain associated with orthodontic treatment, according to a study in Angle Orthodontist.

July 30, 2013

Study: Vegetarians have better periodontal health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Vegetarians have healthier gums than meat eaters and are therefore less likely to suffer from bleeding gums and tooth loss, according to a study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

July 29, 2013

Cigna offers fixed co-pays for implants, TMD

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Cigna is now offering insurance plans with fixed co-pays for surgical implants and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment and therapy.

July 28, 2013

Cheap teas may cause fluoride-related issues

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Drinking certain lower-cost tea blends can push people's fluoride intake over daily recommended levels, increasing the risk of skeletal and dental illnesses, according to a study in Food Research International.

July 28, 2013

Photobiomodulation treatment stabilizes implants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolux Research has completed a new clinical study using a shorter, more efficient, photobiomodulation treatment protocol to increase implant stability after surgery.

July 28, 2013

FDA changes opinion on blade implants

By Rob Goszkowski

After reviewing the evidence for reclassifying blade-form dental implants, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Dental Products Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee approved the proposal, but with some recommendations.

July 25, 2013

Vita expands Vita VM LC color palette

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Vita VM LC Classical line has been expanded to 15 colors.

July 24, 2013

Kerr unveils new cordless LED curing light

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Kerr has launched its new cordless, battery-free Demi Ultra LED Ultracapacitor curing light.

July 23, 2013

Phocal fluoride disks to enter U.S. market

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

National Distribution & Contracting, a network of independent medical and dental distributors, has formed a distribution agreement with Colldent to distribute Phocal fluoride disks in the U.S.

July 23, 2013

Ormco updates Insignia Advanced Smile Design

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ormco has released a software update for Insignia Advanced Smile Design that offers enhancements for case design.

July 22, 2013

Leaders in Dentistry: AAO President Dr. Gayle Glenn

By Rob Goszkowski

Gayle Glenn, DDS, MSD, recently took over as the first female president of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). DrBicuspid.com spoke with Dr. Glenn to learn about her plans for the coming year and how the role of women in dentistry has changed during her 30 years of practice.

July 22, 2013

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