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Vive Vita toothbrush labels ease confusion
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vive Vita has introduced Toothbands, toothbrush-identifying labels to help avoid the spread of germs by clearly displaying which toothbrush belongs to which child, according to the company.
October 12, 2010
Regular dental visits can decrease piercing infections
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patients with tongue and lip piercings should be encouraged to visit the dentist regularly to protect against the risk of infections and other issues related to the piercings, according to a study in Quintessence International.
October 12, 2010
Birner opens new implant center in Denver
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Birner Dental Management has opened a new Vantage Dental Implant Center in Denver, the company announced. The center will provide custom-designed dental implants with a team of oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and specialists.
October 12, 2010
Dentist amalgam exposure increases systemic mercury levels
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Occupational exposure to dental amalgam poses a potential risk of increasing systemic mercury levels, according to a new study in Photomedicine and Laser Surgery.
October 12, 2010
Online tools aid in getting patients in pain to dentist
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Online education is effective in encouraging people with dental pain to visit the dentist, according to a study conducted by Aetna Dental in partnership with the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.
October 12, 2010
AAOMS study supports third-molar removal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Substantial evidence strengthens the link between third-molar removal and overall patient health, according to a consortium of international experts who will present their findings at the Third Molar Multidisciplinary Conference, held October 19 in Washington, DC.
October 11, 2010
HHS invests $727M in community health centers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $727 million to 143 community health centers across the country to address construction and renovation needs and expand access to quality healthcare.
October 11, 2010
New diabetes research to focus on saliva
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In the face of a dramatic worldwide increase in adolescent obesity and type 2 diabetes, The Forsyth Institute announced a research alliance with the Dasman Diabetes Institute of Kuwait to initiate studies that could lay a scientific basis for prevention.
October 11, 2010
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
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