Dental Specialties: Page 783

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