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Ask Marty: What matrix do you use to get good contact for class II restorations?

By Dr. Marty Jablow

A: There are a lot of matrix systems available that all claim to create the perfect morphology and contact with adjacent teeth.

September 26, 2011

Judge questions FDA's graphic tobacco warnings

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A federal judge expressed doubts during a hearing last week about whether the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can force tobacco companies to post graphic images on their cigarette packages showing the negative effects of smoking, according to a Washington Post report.

September 26, 2011

Nerve growth factor linked with oral cancer progression, pain

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Antinerve growth factor could be used to enhance the treatment of oral cancer by reducing symptoms such as pain and rapid weight loss, according to a study in Molecular Cancer Therapeutics.

September 26, 2011

Spire gets $100K grant for ortho wire coatings

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded Spire Biomedical a nine-month Small Business Innovation Research Phase I Grant for $114,173 to develop coatings for dental arch wires used in orthodontics.

September 26, 2011

BPA found to diminish fertility

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) significantly alters the development of oocytes and future ova in women, possibly diminishing the fertility of their offspring and increasing the risk of Down syndrome in following generations, according to a study in Human Reproduction.

September 26, 2011

Survey finds many favor professional teeth whitening

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Philips, the makers of Sonicare power toothbrushes and Zoom whitening, has launched a new educational campaign that encourages people to engage a dental professional in the teeth-whitening process to ensure a healthy smile worthy of a great first impression.

September 26, 2011

Cultural views of cleft lip/palate vary outside Western world

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

One person's flaw may be another person's strength, according to a study of cultural perceptions of cleft lip and cleft palate.

September 26, 2011

Oral-B, celebrity to promote power toothbrushing

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oral-B and celebrity comedienne and talk show host Sherri Shepherd are calling on power toothbrush users across the U.S. to share their "Powerful Moment of Truth" -- that instant when they switched from a manual to a power toothbrush -- and its impact on their oral health.

September 26, 2011

One-hour dentures open new doors for edentulous

By Kathy Kincade

SAN FRANCISCO - Is it possible to fabricate a full set of affordable dentures in one hour, without the need for return visits or lab fees? Yes, according to a presentation at the California Dental Association fall session last week.

September 26, 2011

P&G sued over toothpaste dispenser

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A class-action lawsuit filed against Procter & Gamble claims the company is cheating consumers because its Crest Neat Squeeze toothpaste dispenser leaves as much as 20% of the toothpaste in the tube, according to a story by Courthouse News Service.

September 25, 2011

Teeth stem cells from pups grow bone in parents

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Stem cells derived from deciduous canine teeth and dental pulp can be grafted and produce bone regeneration between parents and offspring, according to a study in Cell Transplantation.

September 25, 2011

How to stop an implant-related lawsuit before it happens

By Rob Goszkowski

SAN FRANCISCO - Consent forms and treatment plans can be a dental practitioner's best defense when it comes to protecting against lawsuits following the placement of implants, according to an attorney who hosted a session at the California Dental Association fall session last week.

September 25, 2011

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