Dental Specialties: Page 793

Vident offers new Vita MFT denture teeth shades

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Vita's Multifunctional Teeth (MFT) are now available in an expanded shade range for even greater versatility, according to Vident, which distributes the products in the U.S.

September 28, 2010

Researchers reattach mouse teeth using stem cells

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new approach to reanchoring teeth in the mandible using stem cells has been developed and successfully tested in the laboratory for the first time by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

September 28, 2010

CBCT more effective for imaging kids' impacted teeth

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

While cone-beam CT (CBCT) provides more information than traditional radiography about impacted and supernumerary teeth in pediatric patients, practitioners should consider the radiation risks when choosing which diagnostic method to use, according to a study in Pediatric Dentistry.

September 28, 2010

Glass ionomers aid in proximal caries management

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Applying a fluoride-releasing glass-ionomer cement (GIC) to proximal lesions can help reduce the progression of initial proximal caries in posterior teeth, according to a study in the Journal of Dental Research.

September 27, 2010

Delta Dental of Tenn. to donate mouthguards

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

To prevent some of the 300,000 sports-related concussions that occur each year in the U.S. and to protect the teeth of Tennessee's young athletes, Delta Dental of Tennessee is partnering with the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl and the Nashville Predators to donate 18,750 mouthguards to youth football and hockey players across the state.

September 27, 2010

Dental museum puts 'toothy toys' on display

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new exhibit opening next month at the National Museum of Dentistry takes a fun look at the way toys with a dental theme have helped teach kids how to care for their teeth.

September 27, 2010

NC office raises thousands for violence prevention

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Allan Acton, D.D.S., and Cary Family Dental in Cary, NC, recently donated $6,276 to Interact, a private, nonprofit United Way agency that provides safety, support, and awareness to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, the practice announced.

September 27, 2010

U.K. team to compare 2 decay prevention approaches

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Experts from Cardiff University, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board's Community Dental Service, and Swansea University have been awarded 1.1 million pounds by U.K.'s National Institute for Health Research to compare the effectiveness of two methods of preventing dental decay.

September 27, 2010

FDA warning letters question mouthwash claims

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The FDA today issued warning letters to Johnson & Johnson, CVS, and Walgreen telling them to stop promoting certain mouthwash products with claims that they remove plaque above the gum line or promote healthy gums.

September 27, 2010

Wisc. kids to get $30K in donated dental care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

About 600 preschool children in Wisconsin's Waukesha and Milwaukee counties will receive $30,000 in free dental exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and personal oral hygiene instruction during the 12th annual Head Start Dental Day, the Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA) announced.

September 27, 2010

Swedish biomaterial suitable for soft-tissue augmentation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new study confirms that the biomaterial Artelon Cosmetic, developed by Artimplant for soft-tissue augmentation in the upper jaw, can be used to successfully treat patients with tissue defects, the company announced.

September 27, 2010

U.K. device tests saliva for cannabis, cocaine

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A handheld device that tests saliva for cannabis or cocaine use has been developed by U.K. scientists, according to a story in the Daily Mail.

September 27, 2010

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