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Go Smile loses 1st round in GLO Science lawsuit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A federal judge this week denied a motion by Go Smile to stop GLO Science, a competing teeth-whitening firm founded by celebrity dentist Jonathan B. Levine, DMD, from moving forward, according to a report in the New York Times.
March 10, 2011
Postmenopausal women have higher risk of periodontitis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Postmenopausal women need more than two dental checkups a year, according to a comparison study of women on and off bone-strengthening bisphosphonate therapies for osteoporosis.
March 10, 2011
Perio drug reduces risk of osteoporosis, heart disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating periodontal disease could also significantly reduce the risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women, according to a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
March 10, 2011
NASCAR puts spotlight on kids' oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina may not seem a likely spot to think about oral health, but younger NASCAR fans at the March 12 SpeedFest will learn how to improve their oral health and score free oral health kits.
March 10, 2011
Ore. dental groups agree on new workforce model
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
After months of disagreement, the Oregon Oral Health Coalition and the Oregon Dental Association have joined forces to draft legislation that would tackle the state's access to dental care and lack of workforce issues, according to a news story in the Lund Report.
March 10, 2011
Endodontic website changes name
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The founders of endomailmessageboard.com have unveiled a new name and Web address, www.ddschat.com, and added several new features, including a discussion forum on cone-beam CT in endodontics.
March 10, 2011
Biomoda joins U.S. cancer research network
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cancer diagnostics company Biomoda has been accepted as an associate member of the Early Detection Research Network, an initiative of the National Cancer Institute focused on the development of molecular technologies for the screening, early diagnosis, and target-based treatment of cancer.
March 9, 2011
Haptics make injection simulator more user-friendly
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sensable Technologies will showcase several touch-enabled medical simulation applications for surgical training at the South by Southwest conference in Austin, TX this week, the company announced.
March 9, 2011
DenMat enhances online Snap-On Smile marketing program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
DenMat will launch a new Snap-On Smile marketing program in April 2011 that has been tailored to the needs of dental offices, the company announced.
March 9, 2011
Many U.S. states revising dental sedation guidelines
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
As part of Sedation Safety Week, DOCS Education has released a comprehensive list of all the U.S. states and Canadian provinces that changed or updated dental sedation regulations since January 2010.
March 9, 2011
Dentist mimics da Vinci on crowns, veneers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A California dentist is using painting techniques originated by Leonardo da Vinci when the Renaissance master created Mona Lisa and her famous smile.
March 9, 2011
New glass ionomer has antibacterial properties
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new glass ionomer cement with antibacterial properties shows promise for use in clinical dentistry in initial lab-based experiments, according to a new study.
March 9, 2011
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