Dental Specialties: Page 785

AAP president, president-elect installed

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Board of Trustees installed both its president and president-elect, Donald S. Clem III, D.D.S., and Pamela McClain, D.D.S., respectively, during its annual meeting in Hawaii.

November 3, 2010

Amalgam vs. composites: Enough is enough

By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA

When it comes to long-term restorations, it is time to move forward.

November 2, 2010

Sheri Suggests -- Highlights from the ADA meeting, Part 1

By Dr. Sheri Doniger

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

November 2, 2010

CAO Group introduces novel teeth-whitening product

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The CAO Group has introduced the first of its Sheer Film family of products: Sheer White teeth-whitening films.

November 2, 2010

HPV predicts survival in tonsil and tongue cancers

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

When the human papillomavirus (HPV) is found in cancer tumors of the tonsil and base of the tongue, patients are more likely to survive following treatment, according to a study in the British Journal of Cancer.

November 2, 2010

Dental Botox use rises among teens

By Rochelle Sharpe

Once viewed primarily as a miracle wrinkle remover in the fight against aging, Botox is increasingly being embraced by dentists seeking to help their younger patients.

November 2, 2010

Biolase gains 2 more U.S. patents

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued two new patents to Biolase Technology related to its Waterlase, ezlase, and iLase products.

November 1, 2010

Whip Mix launches new flasking stone

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Whip Mix has introduced RapidFlask, a flasking stone that is fluid enough to flow without vibration into all areas of the denture wax-up, the company announced.

November 1, 2010

Infection control to become part of state oral health programs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) will assist the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors in incorporating infection prevention and control efforts, as well as patient and staff safety, into state oral health program activities, OSAP announced.

November 1, 2010

Toothaches more common in minority, special needs kids

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Poor, minority, and special needs children are more likely to be affected by toothaches, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

November 1, 2010

NJDA sues tanning salons over whitening

By Donna Domino

The issue of teeth whitening -- and who has the right to offer it -- is at the center of a lawsuit filed by the New Jersey Dental Association (NJDA) against a tanning salon chain that offers the service.

November 1, 2010

OHS takes over Dental Home Initiative from AAPD

By Kathy Kincade

Despite a successful three years launching and managing the Office of Head Start's (OHS) Dental Home Initiative in nearly 30 U.S. states, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) will no longer be responsible for overseeing the program as of December 31.

November 1, 2010

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