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Sheri Suggests -- Highlights from the ADA meeting, Part 2

By Dr. Sheri Doniger

The ADA annual session in Orlando, FL, last month provided a great opportunity to test-drive a number of new instruments. Here are two that stood out.

November 10, 2010

A new approach to analyzing oral bacteria

By Kathy Kincade

Will Raman spectroscopy one day find its way into the dental operatory as an oral health assessment and caries detection tool?

November 10, 2010

BioElectronics gets $130K grant to study oral surgery pain

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

BioElectronics has been awarded a $130,000 grant from the U.S. government that will complete funding for a study on the effectiveness of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in reducing oral surgery pain.

November 9, 2010

Omega-3's linked to a lower risk of gum disease

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who consume a good amount of omega-3's -- the fatty acids predominantly found in oily fish -- may have a lower risk of developing gum disease, suggests a new study.

November 9, 2010

Study compares CTX, x-rays for assessing BRONJ risk

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Radiographic periodontic ligament widening may be a more sensitive indicator than serum C-terminal telopeptide (CTX) testing in predicting risk of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ), according to a study in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology.

November 9, 2010

DentalEZ releases cost-effective hygiene kit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

As part of DentalEZ's new video blog, the company has released DEZiree's Hygiene Solution, which includes StarDental hygiene handpieces, the Prophy Star 3, and the Titan Blis-sonic ergonomic sonic scaler.

November 9, 2010

FDA to require graphic warnings on cigarette packs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Starting in 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will require tobacco companies to include stronger warnings and graphic images on cigarette packages depicting the negative health consequences of smoking, including oral cancer.

November 9, 2010

Study shows 79% survival rate for composite buildups

By Rosemary Frei, MSc

Direct composite buildups provide a high-quality, long-lasting approach to recontouring teeth and closing diastemas, according to a study in the Journal of Dentistry.

November 9, 2010

Vita to help develop CCADS courses

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Vita has entered into a partnership with the California Center for Advanced Dental Studies (CCADS) that will allow Vita to develop course curriculum with CCADS in several core competencies, including restorative aesthetics and shade communication.

November 8, 2010

Defensin-mimetics effective against microbial biofilms

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

PolyMedix's investigational defensin-mimetic compounds exhibited both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity against microbial biofilms that cause infections of the oral cavity in two studies in the December issue of Molecular Oral Microbiology, the company announced.

November 8, 2010

Preventive dental care part of CaliforniaKids coverage

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Noting that children primarily utilize outpatient services such as office visits, immunizations, physical exams, dental services, and prescription drugs, CaliforniaKids Healthcare Foundation announced that its outpatient coverage program is open for enrollment.

November 8, 2010

Delta Dental joins Facebook, offers free toothbrushes

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana have joined Facebook and is celebrating by giving away professional-grade sonic toothbrushes.

November 8, 2010

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