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BPA exposure has long-term effects
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Exposure to low doses of bisphenol A (BPA) during gestation has immediate and long-lasting, trans-generational effects on the brain and social behaviors in mice, according to a recent study accepted for publication in the journal Endocrinology.
June 14, 2012
Study: Bleaching does not damage enamel surface
By Rabia Mughal
The effect of bleaching on tooth enamel has been widely studied and reported, but not the quantification of mineral loss in vivo. Now a study in this month's Journal of the American Dental Association has found that bleaching gels do not alter calcium and phosphorus concentrations on the enamel surface.
June 14, 2012
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Ortho society partners with CareerFusion for online CE
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Orthodontic Society is working with CareerFusion to offer online continuing education (CE) for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants on various orthodontic topics.
June 13, 2012
CDA journal focuses on dental laboratories
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The June issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association discusses dental laboratories and the latest advances in engineering, applied sciences, chemistry, biotechnology, and industry, the California Dental Association (CDA) announced.
June 13, 2012
NYU study: Family dynamics heavily impact oral health
By Rob Goszkowski
Do children of unhappy couples have poorer oral health? Ongoing research being conducted at New York University (NYU) suggests there is a correlation, and a new program seeks to prevent patterns of poor oral health maintenance from developing in these at-risk families.
June 13, 2012
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Diatech offers customized ortho kits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Diatech is now offering new four-color printing on the casing of its ortho kits.
June 13, 2012
Scientists define bacteria that live in oral cavity
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
For the first time, scientists have defined the bacteria that inhabit multiple sites along the healthy human digestive tract in a large number of individuals.
June 13, 2012
Dental oncology: Meeting a growing need
By Donna Domino
More dental oncologists are needed to treat the growing number of cancer survivors in the U.S., according to the few specialists who treat such patients. Many dentists refuse to treat patients who have had chemotherapy and radiation treatment due to the increased risk of osteonecrosis and other complications.
June 13, 2012
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Report: Drawbacks of amalgam overshadow advantages
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Substituting alternative materials for mercury-based dental fillings has less negative impact on human health and the environment, according to a new report by the Health Care Research Collaborative.
June 12, 2012
ATA: Thyroid collars should be worn for all dental x-rays
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Thyroid Association has revised its 2005 position on the relationship between diagnostic x-rays and thyroid cancer, and now recommends that thyroid collars be used for all dental x-rays when they do not interfere with the examination.
June 12, 2012
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ADA to broaden porcelain/ceramics CDT definition
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA will broaden its definition of porcelain/ceramic materials in its Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT Code) for insurance reimbursement, in response to requests from 3M ESPE and others in the dental community.
June 12, 2012
Oragenics prepares for move into Mexican market
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oragenics, a maker of probiotics designed to enhance oral health for humans and pets, has entered into a five-year contract agreement with Randy Dennin and Associates to distribute Oragenics' products in Mexico under a private label.
June 12, 2012
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