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U.K. researchers study novel esophageal cancer test
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cancer Research U.K. has launched a large, multicenter trial to test a new device for detecting Barrett's esophagus, a condition that puts sufferers at increased risk of developing cancer of the esophagus.
July 26, 2011
LED Dental adds camera to VELscope Vx
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
LED Dental has released a camera system to complement VELscope Vx, designed to help detect and document abnormal mucosal tissue.
July 26, 2011
Heraeus helps victims of domestic violence
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Heraeus Kulzer has made a commitment to help victims of domestic violence through the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation's Give Back A Smile program.
July 25, 2011
Are titanium implants safe?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In response to concerns over the degradation of titanium implants, researchers from the University of Oviedo in Spain have developed a highly sensitive method to determine the levels of titanium in human blood (Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, July 22, 2011).
July 25, 2011
Stem cells can relieve oral, orofacial pain
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells can suppress orofacial pain rapidly -- within one day of treatment -- by either IV injection of cells or direct injection of cells to the injured site, according to a study published online July 26 in Stem Cells.
July 25, 2011
Amalgam repairs as effective as replacements
By Rob Goszkowski
Too often, defective amalgam restorations are replaced instead of repaired, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Why aren't more dentists opting for a treatment that can be less expensive, preserves more tooth structure, and fares just as well in the long run?
July 25, 2011
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Dentists, labs cash in on record gold prices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
With gold hitting a record high of $1,615 per ounce today, more dentists and laboratories are cashing in by sending their dental scrap to Heraeus Scrap Refining, the company said.
July 24, 2011
Pa. orthodontist to golf in U.S. Senior Open
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Joseph Viechnicki, DDS, an orthodontist from Bethlehem, PA, is competing in this year's U.S. Senior Open Championship, according to an ADA News story.
July 24, 2011
Taiwan dentists care for tsunami victims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Hundreds of Japanese children living in the tsunami-hit areas of Japan have had their teeth examined and cleaned for free by Taiwanese dentists, according to a story by Focus Taiwan News.
July 24, 2011
Cancer screening clinics help reduce tobacco use
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Participating in a community-based head and neck cancer screening clinic can help reduce tobacco use in at-risk populations, according to a study published online July 21 in Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery.
July 24, 2011
Komet introduces polishers for nonprecious metals
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In response to growing demand for economical restorations fabricated of nonprecious alloys, Komet USA has introduced the NEM polishers, a complement to the Komet cutters with NE/NEF toothing, which are particularly suitable for work on hard alloys.
July 24, 2011
DrBicuspid.com Hygiene Insider
By Rabia Mughal
July 24, 2011
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