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ADHA: Oral health impacts kids' ability to learn
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) will emphasize the connection between oral health and children's ability to learn in observance of National Children's Dental Health Month in February, the organization announced.
January 30, 2011
Oragenics readies 2nd clinical trial of SMaRT therapy
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oragenics will start a second phase I clinical trial of SMaRT replacement therapy, a topical treatment that has the potential to offer lifelong protection against dental caries, according to the company.
January 30, 2011
School nurses join ADA on oral health awareness
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Association of School Nurses and the ADA have teamed up to support school nurses in their efforts to promote awareness of oral health in schools, the ADA announced.
January 30, 2011
Do infant juices contain too much fluoride?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Fruit juices commonly consumed by infants and children contain fluoride, some at levels higher than recommended for public water supplies that can damage teeth, according to an antifluoride group.
January 30, 2011
Salivary analysis enhances oral cancer screening
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Salivary metabolomes -- the complete set of small-molecule metabolites, such as hormones and other signaling molecules, found in a biological sample -- can aid in the detection of oral cancer squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), according to a study in the International Journal of Cancer.
January 30, 2011
Implant maker readies for IPO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
BioHorizons' $88 million initial public offering (IPO) is scheduled to begin February 3, 2011, according to a story in the Wall Street Journal and other news reports.
January 30, 2011
Study: 3D imaging for kids should be exception, not rule
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Some orthodontists may be exposing young patients to unnecessary radiation when they order 3D imaging for simple orthodontic cases before considering traditional 2D imaging, suggests a paper in Dentomaxillofacial Radiology.
January 30, 2011
Dental implant market growing in China, India
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Chinese and Indian markets for dental implants and final abutments grew by 34% in 2010 and are expected to continue to see the fastest dental implant growth rates worldwide, reaching almost $400 million by 2017, according to new reports from iData Research.
January 30, 2011
Novel surgery removes throat tumor, rebuilds trachea
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Using a new surgical approach, surgeons rebuilt the trachea and preserved a patient's voice after removing an invasive throat tumor, according to a case study presented January 29 at the Triological Society's Combined Section Meeting in Scottsdale, AZ.
January 30, 2011
Straumann becomes official iTero distributor
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Straumann and Cadent have signed a nonexclusive distribution agreement in North America whereby Straumann will begin marketing Cadent's iTero digital impression system as of February 1, 2011.
January 27, 2011
DentaQuest grant to support OHA older adults project
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral Health America (OHA) has received a $145,000 grant from DentaQuest Foundation for the development of its Wisdom Tooth Project.
January 26, 2011
Mouth breathing at night poses risks for kids
By Rod Franklin
Dental professionals should vigilantly pursue proper diagnosis and management of problems associated with upper airway breathing passages to ensure that the brains of younger patients receive adequate oxygenation, a sleep apnea expert urged at the recent Rocky Mountain Dental Convention in Colorado.
January 26, 2011
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