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OSA study finds short breathing interruptions can be fatal
By Tony Edwards
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be a risk factor for mortality, but what contributes to this risk for patients who may have this condition? Researchers wanted to see if the length of breathing interruptions was as important as how often they occur.
October 30, 2018
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Does laser therapy boost healing after tooth extraction?
By Lori Roniger
Using a laser for wound healing after tooth extraction remains controversial. A new review looked at the evidence and found that laser treatment improved would healing but with some important caveats.
October 29, 2018
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Pittsburgh dentist killed in synagogue shooting
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Richard Gottfied, DMD, was among those killed on October 27 in a shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue.
October 28, 2018
Orthocaps aligners get FDA clearance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Rocky Mountain Orthodontics has announced that the Orthocaps clear aligners have received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
October 28, 2018
Chronic periodontitis may be linked to Alzheimer's disease
By Theresa Pablos
Scientists may have discovered a link between periodontal disease and neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease. A new study found chronic periodontal infection was associated with brain inflammation and neurodegeneration in mice.
October 28, 2018
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Week in Review: Titanium and peri-implantitis | Responsible ownership | Easing kids' dental pain
By Tony Edwards
October 25, 2018
Align Technology reports increased revenues, shipments for Q3
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medical device company Align Technology has reported increases in revenues and clear-aligner shipments for the third quarter of 2018.
October 24, 2018
How much titanium does peri-implantitis tissue contain?
By Lori Roniger
Titanium exposure and scaling have become suspects in the worsening of peri-implantitis, but the actual concentration of titanium in tissues surrounding an implant has remained unclear. To learn more, researchers examined the titanium contained in tissue from patients with severe peri-implantitis.
October 24, 2018
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3Shape gets new FDA clearance for ortho workflow
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3Shape has received new 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Ortho System clear-aligner workflow.
October 23, 2018
New product: Shofu launches nanohybrid composite
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Materials and equipment company Shofu Dental has launched a new bioactive nanohybrid composite.
October 23, 2018
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New ADA policy discourages direct-to-consumer lab services
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA has announced a new policy that discourages direct-to-consumer dental lab services because of the potential for irreversible harm to patients.
October 23, 2018
Nitrous oxide and ibuprofen may dull pulpitis pain in kids
By Theresa Pablos
A combination of nitrous oxide and ibuprofen may help dull the pain of children undergoing vital pulp therapy for irreversible pulpitis. A new study found that the combination significantly bolstered children's pain relief compared with those who received ibuprofen alone.
October 23, 2018
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