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Grant to help NYU researchers ID more oral microbes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A multimillion grant from the National Institutes of Health to the J. Craig Venter Institute, in collaboration with the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry, is underwriting a four-year study that utilizes a new genetic sequencing technique to speed the process of identifying bacteria that play the most important role in tooth decay
October 11, 2010
DrBicuspid.com Restoratives Insider
By Rob Goszkowski
October 11, 2010
Philips to acquire Discus Dental
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Royal Philips Electronics will acquire Discus Holdings through a merger designed to enhance Philips health and wellness business and expand Discus' reach in the global teeth-whitening market.
October 10, 2010
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1-800-DENTIST offers list of healthy kids' drinks
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
1-800-DENTIST has announced a new tool in the fight against cavity-causing soft drinks.
October 10, 2010
Manhattan Scientifics to debut nanotitanium implant material
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The first U.S. FDA-approved dental implant made with nanotitanium, a metal that is stronger than conventional alloys and integrates much more quickly with human bone, will be installed this week in the mouth of the scientist who helped develop it.
October 10, 2010
6-year-old gets bone infection after dentist visit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Scottish girl was hospitalized with a bone infection after a visit to the dentist, according to an article in the Daily Record. Doctors believe that 6-year-old Cameron McGlashan obtained the infection during a procedure to remove two teeth.
October 10, 2010
Charity aims to provide braces for needy kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Two Michigan women have started a charity aimed at helping local needy children obtain braces, according to an article in the Saginaw News.
October 10, 2010
United Way in Fla. awarded $20K grant from OHA
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Florida College of Dentistry, in conjunction with the Oral Health America (OHA) Smiles Across America program, has awarded a $20,000 grant to the United Way of North Central Florida, the organizations announced.
October 10, 2010
SD to amend dental sedation rules
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The South Dakota Board of Dentistry is proposing to amend rules regarding sedation and advertising, according to the Academy of General Dentistry.
October 7, 2010
Early treatment of obstructive sleep apnea may speed recovery from stroke
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Early treatment of obstructive apnea (OSA) with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) may speed recovery from ischemic stroke, researchers from Spain say.
October 7, 2010
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Survey: 21 states allow dentists to use Botox
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A survey of U.S. state dental boards conducted by the Academy of General Dentistry shows that 21 states allow dentists to use Botox, but stipulations almost always surround its usage.
October 6, 2010
CMS criteria mean sleep apnea patients could lose CPAP benefits
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) criteria for coverage of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment may be too strict, a study in the October issue of Chest suggests.
October 6, 2010
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