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NYU establishes craniofacial biology research center
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has established the Center for Skeletal and Craniofacial Biology with funding from a National Institutes of Health grant.
June 10, 2012
Phoenix ponders end to fluoridation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Phoenix's City Council Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee will decide whether the whole City Council should vote to end water fluoridation, the Arizona Republic reported.
June 10, 2012
Medicaid data show kids' dental visits on the rise
By Kathy Kincade
A combination of school-based oral health programs and an emphasis on creating a dental and/or medical home has a positive impact on overall dental care among Medicaid children in the U.S., according to a new study in Pediatrics.
June 10, 2012
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Are your countertops as clean as you think?
By Rabia Mughal
A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association that measured the long-term effect of six spray disinfectants on nine common types of dental office surfaces found that Birex SE had better blood removal scores across time than other tested products.
June 10, 2012
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Study finds dental implants may cause damage
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from King's College London are warning that cases of permanent nerve damage caused by dental implants could increase if steps are not taken to address risks and prevent injury.
June 7, 2012
Study reveals how pathogenic bacteria survive
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
University of Maryland researchers have discovered how pathogenic bacteria survive in animals and humans, a finding that could produce new ways to fight infections, according to a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
June 7, 2012
SomnoMed unveils dental sleep apnea product
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SomnoMed has received 510(k) marketing clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its SomnoDent G2 sleep apnea device.
June 7, 2012
Calif. dentist, anesthesiologist liable in fatal sedation case
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Southern California dentist and anesthesiologist lost a medical malpractice lawsuit filed by the daughter of a patient who died after being sedated prior to dental implant surgery.
June 7, 2012
Patient management system aids oral appliance therapy
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Airway Management has introduced VirtuOx professional edition, a Web-based patient management system for the providers of oral appliance therapy.
June 7, 2012
Va. board: Dental assistants can't use high-speed tools
By Rabia Mughal
A proposal in Virginia to allow dental assistant IIs to use high-speed instruments has been turned down by the state dental board following heated debate in the dental community over concerns of patient safety.
June 7, 2012
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Brooke Burke, Dreyer's team up to support Operation Smile
By Kathy Kincade, Editor in Chief, and Kimberly Burke
Television personality Brooke Burke is teaming up with Dreyer's ice cream for the new Reason to Smile campaign, launched June 6 to raise awareness and funds for Operation Smile. For every "ice cream smile" photo uploaded to Dreyer's Facebook page, $5 will be donated to Operation Smile to help kids with cleft lip/palate and facial deformities.
June 6, 2012
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Peers, community help teens quit sugary drinks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A peer- and community-driven education program appears to be a successful vehicle to encourage high school students in Appalachia to reduce their intake of sugared drinks, according to a study in PRISM: A Journal of Regional Engagement.
June 6, 2012
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