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Researchers ID protein linking oral bacteria, heart disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center have identified the protein that allows Streptococcus mutans to travel from the oral cavity and settle in heart tissue, where it can often lead to deadly endocarditis.
June 29, 2011
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Azenic launches DHP recycling program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Azenic is now offering the Azenic Disposable Handpiece (DHP) Recycling Program, designed to enable users of the handpiece to recycle and repurpose the devices.
June 28, 2011
Denture adhesive firm looking for YouTube stars
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Secure Denture is hoping to take the embarrassment out of denture wearing with a video contest that promises $1,000 to the lucky winner.
June 28, 2011
Do targeted cancer therapies have fewer oral side effects?
By Donna Domino
Targeted cancer therapies are generally thought to have fewer oral complications and milder side effects than conventional cancer chemotherapy. But a lit review in Oral Oncology found that most studies involving these therapies do not focus enough on the potential oral complications, especially when combined with other treatments.
June 28, 2011
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Rowpar relaunches noncorrosive waterline cleaner
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Rowpar Pharmaceutical's MicroClear dental unit waterline cleaner is being relaunched after having acquired newly required Environmental Protection Agency registration in all states except California, which is pending, according to the company.
June 27, 2011
Millennium Dental names new field sales director
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Millennium Dental Technologies has named David Williams as its director of field sales, the company announced.
June 27, 2011
Seal Shield debuts waterproof, wireless mouse
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Seal Shield demonstrated the new Silver Storm waterproof, wireless mouse and related infection-prevention products this week at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology annual meeting in Baltimore.
June 27, 2011
NovaBone opens R&D facility in Fla.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
NovaBone Products has opened a new dedicated research and development facility in Gainesville, FL. NovaBone develops bone graft substitutes based on advancements in biomedical engineering that meet the specialized needs of orthopedic and dental surgeons, according to the company.
June 27, 2011
Antimicrobial surgical masks gain FDA clearance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Filligent has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) marketing clearance for the BioFriend BioMask for sale in the U.S. as a class II medical device.
June 27, 2011
Study: iBond Total Etch outperforms competitor
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An independent, noncommissioned study by Reality Research Lab that compared the efficacy and bond strength of iBond Total Etch to OptiBond Solo Plus found that iBond outperforms OptiBond in sheer bond strength to both dentin and enamel, according to Heraeus Kulzer.
June 26, 2011
More Israeli kids to get free dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Israeli officials have approved a plan to provide basic free and subsidized dental care for children up to the age of 10, according to an article in the Jerusalem Post.
June 26, 2011
Ortho-Care launches ComfortBrace in the U.K.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Orthodontic distributor Ortho-Care is introducing ComfortBrace strips -- an alternative to dental wax -- in the U.K.
June 26, 2011
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