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Botox can optimize dental implant surgery
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Because the majority of dental implant patients are older and have facial aging, dentists may want to consider the benefits of rejuvenation techniques such as Botox to maximize the cosmetic outcomes of the procedure, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry meeting this week in Boston.
October 21, 2010
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Align Technology to resolve class-action lawsuit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Align Technology has entered into a memorandum of understanding to resolve a class-action lawsuit concerning its proficiency requirements filed earlier this year in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
October 21, 2010
A call to action for all dental professionals
By Lawrence N. Wallace, DDS
In order to maintain the control, leadership, and direction of dentistry, dental professionals need to become more creative and visionary in how we provide dental care.
October 21, 2010
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OSAP changes name and logo
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Procedures (OSAP) is announcing its new name, look, and message in recognition of International Infection Prevention Week, October 17-23.
October 20, 2010
Bisphosphonates aid dental health in menopausal women
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density, long-term bisphosphonate therapy appears to benefit the periodontium, researchers report in a September 10 online paper in Menopause.
October 20, 2010
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Komet offers soft cutter for orthodontics, dentures
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Komet has introduced a new soft cutter, the SC1, for orthodontic and denture adjustments. The cutter protects metal surfaces during fine acrylic adjustments in critical areas, according to the company.
October 20, 2010
Ill. foundation awards $2.4M in dental grants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation is providing $2.4 million to 12 organizations to expand existing oral healthcare programs or create new ones, according to a news story in the News Gazette.
October 20, 2010
Canadian dental implant market outpaces U.S.'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Canadian dental implant market achieved moderate growth of 5.6% in 2009, while the struggling U.S. economy led to a shrinking market last year, according to Millennium Research Group.
October 20, 2010
Global toothpaste market to reach $12.6B by 2015
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The global market for toothpaste is expected to reach $12.6 billion by 2015, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts. Toothpastes and oral care products aimed at children will have particularly high growth potential, the report contends.
October 20, 2010
Zimmer seeks to improve surgical control with new kit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The new Drill Stop Kit from Zimmer Dental is designed to facilitate bone-level depth control, thereby reducing chair time and enhancing surgical confidence during osteotomy procedures, according to the company.
October 19, 2010
Sleep apnea mask can cause craniofacial changes
By Rabia Mughal
Using nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) as a therapy for sleep apnea over a long period of time can lead to facial changes in adults, according to a new study.
October 19, 2010
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Komet offers composite kit for dental assistants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Komet USA has introduced the Shannon L. Pace Composite Kit for EFDAs (Expanding Function of Dental Assistants) designed specifically for dental assistants who are allowed by their state boards to place composite.
October 19, 2010
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