Smile Design: Page 280

Does tooth loss influence sleep apnea?

By Rabia Mughal

Previous studies have speculated that there may be an association between edentulism and worsening obstructive sleep apnea, but research presented at the recent American Association for Dental Research annual meeting did not find a link.

April 4, 2012

NIH gives Agile Sciences $1.3M for antibiofilm research

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Agile Sciences has been awarded $1,030,000 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance preclinical development of the company's novel antibiofilm treatment for dental caries.

April 3, 2012

New BPA-free restorative matches competition's strength

By Rob Goszkowski

A California company has created an experimental crown and bridge restorative material that is free of bisphenol A (BPA) and performed well when compared to two currently available commercial products in strength testing.

April 3, 2012

Retraction capsule reduces gingival retraction time

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3M ESPE is now offering the 3M ESPE Retraction Capsule, the first gingival retraction system that delivers astringent retraction paste using common composite dispensers.

April 2, 2012

Medtronic to pay $85M in shareholder lawsuit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Medtronic will pay $85 million to settle a class-action shareholder lawsuit related to its Infuse bone graft product.

April 2, 2012

Sleep apnea test gains FDA clearance

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Zephyr Sleep Technologies 510(k) clearance to begin selling the MATRx system.

April 2, 2012

Trade commission to investigate Align patent dispute

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. International Trade Commission has voted to institute an investigation of alleged patent infringement by ClearCorrect and ClearCorrect Pakistan.

April 1, 2012

Dentsply consolidates implant businesses

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentsply International has now consolidated its dental implant-related businesses (Dentsply Friadent and Astra Tech Dental) into a single entity.

April 1, 2012

Endodontists to give U.S. troops care packages

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is asking dental professionals and patients to donate items for care packages, monetary gifts, or a letter to U.S. troops.

April 1, 2012

Smile Clinic makes N. American debut

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Smile Clinic is now open in 10 North American locations: Tampa, Jacksonville, and Orlando, FL; Atlanta, GA; Austin, Dallas, and Houston, TX; Seattle, WA; Vancouver, BC; and Edmonton, Alberta.

April 1, 2012

Fluorescence mainly an adjunct for occlusal caries detection

By Kathy Kincade

While fluorescence-based caries detection devices have been shown to offer clinical decision-making support, visual inspection should continue to be the primary detection method for occlusal caries, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

April 1, 2012

Delta Dental supports fluoride in water, toothpaste

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

During National Public Health Week, Delta Dental Plans Association encourages community leaders to support the fluoridation of their local water systems.

March 29, 2012

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