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Oral care products drive Colgate Q3 income
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colgate-Palmolive announced that its worldwide sales for the third quarter of 2010 (end-September 30) were $3.9 billion, down 1.5% from $4 billion in the third quarter of 2009.
October 27, 2010
Patients can't hide eating disorders from dentists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentists may be the first healthcare providers to notice evidence of an eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and pica, according to an article in AGD Impact.
October 27, 2010
How to avoid nerve injuries during implant surgery
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Thorough understanding of anatomy, surgical procedures, and implant systems, along with proper treatment planning, are essential to reduce the occurrence of inferior alveolar nerve injuries, according to an article in the Journal of Oral Implantology.
October 27, 2010
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DrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry Insider
By Rabia Mughal
October 27, 2010
Calif. city council favors banning dental amalgam
By Donna Domino
Costa Mesa, CA, has become the first U.S. city to call for a ban on dental amalgam, urging federal and state agencies to eliminate it altogether.
October 26, 2010
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Sour candy: Enamel's enemy this Halloween
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Parents should axe the sour candy and take other steps to protect their children's teeth this Halloween, advises the California Dental Hygienists' Association as part of its public education campaign during National Dental Hygiene Month.
October 26, 2010
Raman spectroscopy provides oral bacteria insights
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A team of University of Rochester scientists is using the technique of Raman spectroscopy to study two common dental plaque bacteria: Streptococcus sanguis and mutans. The relative balance of the two may be an indicator of a patient's oral health and risk for tooth decay.
October 26, 2010
AAOMS seeks end to third-molar controversy
By Rob Goszkowski
During a recent meeting presenting 10 years' worth of research into the prophylactic removal of third molars, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) sought to cease the debate over the practice's validity. But not everyone's convinced.
October 26, 2010
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Midline diastemas the latest cosmetic 'must have'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The latest Hollywood cosmetic trend is the gap-toothed smile, according to a story in the Herald.
October 25, 2010
At-home ultrasonic cleaning device gets U.S. patent
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Integrity Engineering has received a U.S. patent for an ultrasonic consumer device designed to clean and sterilize dental hardware such as retainers, mouthguards, plates, and dentures.
October 25, 2010
Ultradent to offer free CE at Greater NY meeting
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ultradent Products will present two complimentary continuing education (CE) courses and an opportunity to win a free Valo dental curing light or TiLOS Endodontic system at this year's Greater New York Dental Meeting.
October 25, 2010
RightSmile execs eliminate their salaries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The officers and directors of RightSmile, a provider of cosmetic laser teeth whitening products, have decided to eliminate their salaries as of August 31, 2010, the company announced.
October 25, 2010
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