Smile Design: Page 246

Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Margherita Fontana

By Rob Goszkowski

Margherita Fontana, DDS, PhD, has launched an ambitious plan to create a tool that will screen children at high risk for dental caries. DrBicuspid.com spoke with her to learn about this project, for which she received a Presidential Early Career Award, and to get her thoughts about the role of CAMBRA in dentistry today.

December 2, 2012

One year later, Fla. county returns to fluoridation

By Rob Goszkowski

One year after voting to end water fluoridation, Florida's Pinellas county commission voted November 27 to reinstate the practice for its 700,000 customers. What turn of events prompted the turnaround?

November 28, 2012

Klox sells teeth-whitening business to Valeant Pharmaceuticals

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Klox Technologies has agreed to sell its professional in-office whitening kit business and teeth-whitening pen business to Valeant Pharmaceuticals International

November 28, 2012

Nierman expands dental sleep medicine portfolio

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Nierman Practice Management has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Snoring Isn't Sexy, a public awareness and marketing resource for dentists treating patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy.

November 27, 2012

Microcracks can strengthen mandibles for implants

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Although it seems counterintuitive, a bone break can lead to a stronger bone that can support an oral implant, according to a case report published in the Journal of Oral Implantology.

November 26, 2012

Septodont gives $135K in sealants to NCOHF

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Septodont has donated nearly $135,000 in Toothfairy Pit & Fissure Sealant Kits to National Children's Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) to help prevent pediatric dental disease and promote children's oral health.

November 26, 2012