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Common spice can enhance head/neck cancer treatment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Curcumin, the major component in the spice turmeric, when combined with the drug cisplatin, enhances the chemotherapy's suppression of head and neck cancer cell growth, according to researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.
October 18, 2010
Handpiece makers respond to FDA safety warnings
By Rob Goszkowski
Following last month's warning from the FDA regarding dental patients being burned by electric handpieces, manufacturers of these products are working to reassure customers about the safety of their products and also remind them that regular maintenance is key.
October 18, 2010
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Core 3D now a SensAble milling center partner
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
SensAble Technologies has named Core 3D Centres, a global supplier of digital manufacturing services to dental laboratories, as a SensAble authorized milling center partner.
October 18, 2010
Hoya extends laser training pact with LVI
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Hoya ConBio has extended its sponsorship agreement with the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). The agreement ensures that VersaWave and DioDent Micro 980 lasers will continue to be featured at LVI's advanced teaching facilities through 2013.
October 18, 2010
Bite Tech joins Patterson for breast cancer awareness
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, athletic mouthguard maker Bite Tech is introducing a special edition of its Under Armour Performance Mouthwear: making mouthpieces and mouthguards available with pink ArmourBite wedges.
October 18, 2010
Magnification enhances endodontic motor skills
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Magnification -- whether from an operating microscope or dental loupes -- enhances the execution of fine motor skills used in endodontics by enabling more precise placement of the instruments within an operating field, according to a study in the Journal of Endodontics.
October 17, 2010
New website puts perio info on smartphones
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
OraPharma will be rolling out the MyARESTIN.com Mobile website after unveiling it at the recent ADA annual meeting in Orlando, FL, the company announced.
October 17, 2010
Forsyth Institute receives $20.7M for perio research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Forsyth Institute has received $20.7 million in funding from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to fight periodontal disease, the institute announced.
October 17, 2010
Hayes Handpiece opens new office in Australia
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Hayes Handpiece has established a new location in Queensland, Australia, the company announced.
October 17, 2010
FDA approves Botox to treat chronic migraine
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Botox injections (onabotulinumtoxinA) to prevent chronic migraine headaches in adult patients, the agency announced.
October 17, 2010
Osteoporosis drug rebuilds bone in patients with perio disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A drug marketed to grow bone in osteoporosis patients also works to heal bone wounds in patients with periodontal disease, a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests.
October 17, 2010
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Crest launches dental hygienist award program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Crest Oral-B is recognizing registered dental hygienists who go above and beyond the call of duty daily with their new Pros in the Profession award program.
October 14, 2010
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