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Pa. hospital gets $1.7M xerostomia research grant
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Allegheny General Hospital has been awarded a $1.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study gene therapy using ultrasound for the treatment of xerostomia.
August 19, 2012
Oral health issues gain political momentum in U.S.
By Mary Otto
Public health experts who gathered in Washington, DC, on August 17 for a forum on the U.S. oral healthcare crisis clearly agreed on one thing: There is no single solution that will fix the system, which currently leaves tens of millions of Americans without dental care.
August 19, 2012
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Calif. start-up developing 'better' titanium implant
By Rob Goszkowski
Nasseo, launched in April, is looking to make dental implants accessible to prospective patients whose medical conditions undermine their ability to support dental implants. After winning a recent entrepreneur challenge, the company is using the prize to embark on the complex regulatory process necessary to bring its innovation to market.
August 19, 2012
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Mydent introduces Defend dental needles
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Mydent International has added dental needles to its line of Defend procedural products.
August 15, 2012
UOP Virtual Dental Home project gets $1.2M grant
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Pacific Center for Special Care at the University of the Pacific (UOP) Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry has received $1.2 million in grant funding from the Los Angeles First 5 and San Mateo First 5 commissions to expand the Virtual Dental Home demonstration project.
August 15, 2012
Texas orthodontist charged with $1.5M Medicaid fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Michael David Goodwin, DDS, an orthodontist who practices in Amarillo, TX, and Crown Point, IN, has been indicted on 11 counts of healthcare fraud for allegedly defrauding the Texas Medicaid program of approximately $1.5 million.
August 15, 2012
Study outlines challenges of cleft palate over time
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The July issue of Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal reviews findings about individuals with cleft in three age groups: infancy/early development, school age, and adolescence/young adulthood. The study examines behavioral, neuropsychosocial, and learning/achievement outcomes.
August 14, 2012
FDA: Codeine dangerous for some kids after apnea surgery
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a drug safety communication concerning three children who died and one child who experienced a life-threatening case of respiratory depression after taking codeine.
August 14, 2012
Ormco gains FDA nod for new orthodontic system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ormco has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Insignia, a combination of 3D treatment software and customized orthodontic appliances.
August 14, 2012
How effective is splint therapy in treating TMD?
By Rabia Mughal
Splint therapy can be an effective treatment option for patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis in the current Journal of the American Dental Association. But the study also highlighted the need for larger trials.
August 14, 2012
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Study: Toothpaste chemical impairs muscle function
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Triclosan, an antibacterial chemical commonly used in toothpaste, mouthwash, hand soaps, and other personal care products, has been found to hinder muscle contractions at a cellular level, according to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
August 13, 2012
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Ad Council launches landmark kids' oral health campaign
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Ad Council is joining the Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives -- a coalition of more than 35 leading dental health organizations -- to teach parents, caregivers, and children about the importance of oral health.
August 13, 2012
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