Dental Specialties: Page 793

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

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

Gum disease treatment recommended during pregnancy

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Gum disease can be safely treated during pregnancy and appears to significantly reduce the risk of premature birth associated with periodontal disease, Pennsylvania researchers report.

October 6, 2010

Crest debuts Pro-Health rinse with fluoride

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Crest has introduced the newest addition to the Crest Pro-Health product line: Pro-Health Complete Rinse with fluoride.

October 6, 2010

Lying prompts mouthwash cravings

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Lying appears to create a desire for mouthwash, according to researchers from the University of Michigan.

October 6, 2010

NIDCR funds $102M in research over 2 years

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) used $101.8 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds over the last two years to fund numerous dental, oral, and craniofacial research projects.

October 6, 2010

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