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Free sleep apnea assessment app released
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
ResMed has released the Sleep Assessment app for the iPhone that lets users record themselves while they sleep and features a clinically validated questionnaire that assesses their risk of sleep apnea.
May 23, 2011
Study: NaOH + Alloy Primer yields best bond strength to zirconia
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at the University of São Paulo Bauru School of Dentistry in Brazil have examined the best methods of bonding self-adhesive cement to high-crystalline content zirconia after different chemical surface treatments and produced concrete recommendations based on their findings.
May 23, 2011
Study: Hawley, vacuum-formed retainers equally effective
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The degree of relapse after fixed appliance therapy is unlikely to be affected by the choice of either a vacuum-formed or a Hawley retainer, and, therefore, other factors such as cost may play a more significant role when deciding on the type of retainer, a new study has found.
May 23, 2011
Henry Schein launches new mouthguard material
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein has introduced its ProFlav mouthguard material. Lamination on the material provides strength, shock absorption, and abrasion resistance, according to the company.
May 23, 2011
Vitamin D may impact periodontal surgery outcomes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vitamin D status may be critical for postperiodontal surgery healing, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research.
May 23, 2011
Study provides treatment strategies for tongue cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A retrospective study in Head and Neck Oncology provides new treatment strategies for primary tumor disease and tumor recurrence in patients with tongue cancer.
May 23, 2011
DrBicuspid.com Restoratives Insider
By Rob Goszkowski
May 23, 2011
Behavioral therapy better than hypnosis for dental anxiety
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A recent study published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics examines alternatives to general anesthesia for patients who have dental anxiety. Cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) was better than hypnosis among alternatives to general anesthesia for treating dental anxiety, the researchers found.
May 23, 2011
Pew: Many U.S. states still fall short in kids' oral care
By Donna Domino
A "report card" released by the Pew Center on the States found that while more than 20 states have improved dental care for kids in the past year by reimbursing medical doctors for preventive care, increasing fluoridation, and treating more kids on Medicaid, several still don't have basic policies and programs in place.
May 23, 2011
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Turkish firm to manufacture dental implants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
AGS Medikal Ürünleri, a Turkish medical device company, is preparing to manufacture dental implants in the Black Sea province of Trabzon, according to a story in the Hurriyet Daily News.
May 22, 2011
Kids with irregular teeth bullied, teased more
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
One in eight adolescents with overbites or irregular-shaped teeth has experienced bullying, negatively impacting self-esteem and the quality of oral health, according to a report published in the British Dental Journal.
May 22, 2011
Mydent offers free infection-control product samples
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Mydent International is offering free samples of its Defend products to dentists, hygienists, assistants, and other healthcare professionals.
May 22, 2011
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