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Komet offers sonic tips for veneer-prep finishing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Komet USA has released the Komet SF8850 sonic tip for veneer-preparation finishing procedures. The tips are designed exclusively for use with the Komet SonicLine sonic handpiece.
April 10, 2011
Alcohol consumption increases oral cancer risks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A team of European researchers who tracked about 364,000 people in eight countries found a correlation between overall cancer risk and the amount of alcohol regular drinkers consume on a daily basis.
April 10, 2011
Coroner: Ohio dental patient's death was accidental
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Cuyahoga County coroner in Ohio has ruled that a 13-year-old girl's death in January -- two weeks after she had two teeth extracted -- was accidental, according to a story in Chronicle-Telegram.
April 10, 2011
IOM issues report on U.S. oral healthcare
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has released its "Advancing Oral Health in America" report, which emphasizes the inextricable link between a person's oral health and overall health and also includes several recommendations for improving oral healthcare in the U.S.
April 10, 2011
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Milestone Scientific revenues up, losses down in 2010
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Milestone Scientific reported revenues of $9.75 million for 2010 (end-December 31, 2010), up 14% from $8.55 million in the previous year.
April 7, 2011
Less talk may improve the informed consent process
By Rabia Mughal
A detailed informed consent process is important before starting orthodontic treatment, but research presented at the International Association for Dental Research conference found that reducing the volume of information may actually increase efficiency.
April 7, 2011
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Officials want task force to investigate Dayton VA
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Two U.S. congressmen are urging the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a dedicated task force to investigate issues surrounding misconduct at the Dayton VA Medical Center in Ohio.
April 6, 2011
Biodental Remin, Red Seal partner on dental products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biodental Remin is entering into a joint venture partnership with Red Seal Natural Health to manufacture and distribute dental and oral hygiene products using Biodental Remin's tooth remineralizing technology in Australia and New Zealand.
April 6, 2011
FDA OKs new drug to treat thyroid cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved vandetanib to treat adult patients with late-stage medullary thyroid cancer who are ineligible for surgery and whose disease is growing or causing symptoms.
April 6, 2011
Lactic-acid bacteria may protect against HPV, HNSCC
By Donna Domino
Lactic-acid bacteria in plaque can cause caries, but in saliva they have the potential to protect against human papillomavirus and head and neck cancer, according to research presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research meeting.
April 6, 2011
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Penn. attorney general sues Allcare
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Health Care Section has filed suit against Allcare Dental & Dentures and three top company officials, accusing them of numerous violations of Pennsylvania's consumer protection and credit laws leading up to the company's sudden closure in January of this year.
April 5, 2011
Small Smiles sued for alleged mistreatment of young patients
By Rob Goszkowski
The U.S. dental clinic chain Small Smiles is facing more lawsuits over alleged mistreatment of young patients, including allegedly restraining children as young as 1 year old for procedures plaintiffs say were "unnecessary and excessive."
April 5, 2011
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