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Mass. dentist disciplined for administering Botox
By Donna Domino
A well-known Massachusetts dentist who was disciplined for unauthorized use of Botox and inadequate sterilization procedures is a compelling reminder that dental practitioners need to keep abreast of state and federal regulatory changes that affect their practices.
September 6, 2011
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FDA panels to review bisphosphonate risks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Two U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panels will meet this week to review the potential risks associated with long-term use of bisphosphonate medications such as Fosamax and to determine whether these drugs are safe and effective when used longer than three to five years, according to a story in the New York Times.
September 5, 2011
Oral care peptide patented for bone regeneration
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kane Biotech, a biotechnology company engaged in the development and commercialization of products that prevent and remove microbial biofilms, has developed and patented a new bone tissue regenerating fusion peptide based on the company's competence stimulating peptide oral care technology.
September 5, 2011
Great Expressions to offer free braces
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Great Expressions Dental Centers will award free orthodontic braces to one student or family in each of two Michigan school districts this fall as part of its participation in the Michigan Unite program.
September 5, 2011
Swimming in acidic pool nearly destroys man's teeth
By Rob Goszkowski
It took a bevy of specialists and faculty members at the New York University College of Dentistry to unravel the mystery of how a 52-year-old male patient lost nearly all the enamel on his teeth in five months.
September 5, 2011
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Texas to improve oversight of Medicaid dental services
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In 2010, Texas dentists collected $185 million in Medicaid reimbursement for orthodontic services -- more than the entire rest of the U.S. combined. Now the state is taking steps to strengthen its authorization process for orthodontic braces.
September 1, 2011
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Dentists not heeding ADA's call to seal noncavitated lesions
By Rob Goszkowski
ADA's mission to get general dentists to incorporate evidence gathered from scientific research into their daily practice is falling short of its goal when it comes to treatment choices for noncavitated carious lesions, according to a survey in the September Journal of the American Dental Association.
August 31, 2011
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Dentsply completes Astra Tech acquisition
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply International has completed its acquisition of Astra Tech, a provider of dental implants, customized implant abutments, and urology and surgery products, from AstraZeneca.
August 30, 2011
Periowave names new sales director
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Periowave Dental Technologies has appointed Michelle Janke as its national sales director for Canada.
August 30, 2011
ClearCorrect honored by Inc. magazine
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
ClearCorrect has been ranked as the fastest-growing health company in the U.S. by Inc. magazine.
August 29, 2011
DrBicuspid.com Restoratives Insider
By Rob Goszkowski
August 29, 2011
Flavored mouthguards attract athletes young and old
By Kathy Kincade
A start-up company in Wilton, CT, has added a unique twist to the plastic mouthguards that so many athletes wear but few enjoy: flavoring. And so far the orange, lemon, mint, and fruit punch MoGo mouthguards are receiving rave reviews.
August 29, 2011
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